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Two more arrests after body found in Castle Street car park in Canterbury
13:03, 12 April 2023
updated: 16:13, 12 April 2023
Two more men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found in a car park.
Police have confirmed three suspects are now in custody in connection with the tragic discovery at a multi-storey in Castle Street, Canterbury, on Monday.
A 27-year-old man from Whitstable was arrested just hours after the body was found.
Now it has been revealed that yesterday a 49-year-old man, of no fixed address, and a 21-year-old man from Canterbury were apprehended by officers.
Forensic units joined detectives in Castle Street following the call at about 1.45pm on Easter Monday.
Officers are treating the death of the victim, who was in his 50s, as suspicious – but are understood to be unclear over exactly when his death occurred.
They are thought to be looking at a window between Saturday (April 8) and Monday (April 10).
All three suspects remain in custody while inquiries continue.
Police and forensic teams in white suits were at the scene on Tuesday (April 11) with parts of the car park cordoned off.
Much of the investigation has focused along part of Gas Street, next to the Canterbury Castle ruins, where teams were carrying out inquiries.
Michaela Neal, 25 who lives in the building above the car park, said: "I had no idea. My heart goes out to his family but I'm not surprised that something like this has happened here.
"It's just a part of living in Canterbury, especially because we live so close to Dane John."
Neighbour Ahmed Yjwaje, 23, added: "I'm surprised that this would happen here in the car park and it worries me because I walk home that way late from work sometimes."
It is understood police are reviewing CCTV in the area to establish any further information and gathered evidence.
Detectives are now appealing for anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in Castle Street between Saturday and Monday, or has any information regarding the death.
They are urged to call report it to the Major Incident Public Portal quoting 46/64809/23, submit dashcam footage or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
