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Man arrested after two women found dead in Kent Man held on suspicion of murder after women found dead in Kent
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Police in Kent have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of murder after two women were found dead at a property in Hadlow on Saturday morning. Police have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of murder after two women were found dead at a property in Kent on Saturday morning.
An air ambulance was called to the address near Tonbridge just after 7.40am where three people were found to be seriously injured. An air ambulance was called to the address in Hadlow just after 7.40am. Three people were discovered with serious injuries.
The two women, in their 50s and 70s, died at the scene while a man in his 70s was taken to a hospital in London to be treated for his injuries. The two women, in their 50s and 70s, were pronounced dead at the scene, while a man in his 70s was taken to a hospital in London.
Neighbours have spoken of their shock at learning a double murder had taken place in their “quiet and friendly” village. Neighbours said they were shocked that such an incident had taken place in their “quiet and friendly” village.
Sophie Moorey-Brown, 31, said: “The first we knew about it was when there was an air ambulance very low over the houses. There was a heavy police presence and forensic teams.Sophie Moorey-Brown, 31, said: “The first we knew about it was when there was an air ambulance very low over the houses. There was a heavy police presence and forensic teams.
“We’ve lived here for five years and never heard anything bad happen; it has always been so quiet and a lovely place to be. We are very shocked and saddened by what we have heard and are trying to shield our boys from hearing too much.” “We’ve lived here for five years and never heard anything bad happen; it has always been so quiet and a lovely place to be. We are very shocked and saddened by what we have heard.”
She said she felt saddened for the families: “I hope the man makes a speedy recovery. It’s such an awful thing to hear anywhere but in our lovely, friendly little village it’s bound to rock us residents even more so.” She said she felt saddened for the families. “I hope the man makes a speedy recovery. It’s such an awful thing to hear anywhere, but in our lovely, friendly little village, it’s bound to rock us residents even more so,” Moorey-Brown said.
Kent police said: “Officers arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody whilst inquiries continue. Kent police said: “Officers arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody while inquiries continue.
“It is believed the victims and the suspect were known to each other.”“It is believed the victims and the suspect were known to each other.”
The women’s next of kin have been informed of their deaths.The women’s next of kin have been informed of their deaths.
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