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Man arrested at Gatwick Airport in connection with Rochester Bridge murder investigation

09:29, 27 September 2018

updated: 10:27, 27 September 2018

Detectives have arrested a seventh person in connection with a suspected murder in Rochester.

Peter Beale, 39, from Sittingbourne was found dead on the Rochester side of the bridge on the morning on Tuesday, September 18.

Police had already arrested and released six people in connection with the incident.

Peter Beale (4447726)
Peter Beale (4447726)

A man in his 20s from Hoo, was arrested at Gatwick Airport as he returned to the country at about 12.45am.

The other six people include a man in his 30s from Rainham, who was released without charge, a man in his 40s from Chattenden, a man in his 20s from Belvedere, a woman in her 50s from Norfolk, a man in his 20s of no fixed address and a teenage girl from Hove who have all been released pending further enquiries.

Police at the scene last Tuesday
Police at the scene last Tuesday

Detectives have spoken with a number of witnesses but would like to hear from anyone with information that is yet to contact them.

Anyone who heard or saw anything unusual in the High Street/ Corporation Street during the early hours of Tuesday, September 18, or late the previous night, can call Kent Police on 01634 792209 quoting 18-0194.

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers in Kent anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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