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Maidstone stabbing: Three arrested on suspicion of murder Maidstone stabbing: Three arrested on suspicion of murder
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Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder following a stabbing in Kent. Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a man who was stabbed to death.
Police called to a disturbance at about 21:15 BST on Monday, in Cambridge Crescent, Maidstone, found a man with "injuries consistent with stab wounds". Police found a man with "injuries consistent with stab wounds" after being called to a disturbance in Cambridge Crescent, Maidstone, at about 21:15 BST on Monday.
The victim, who was in his 20s and believed to be known to his attackers, was declared dead at the scene. The victim, named locally as father-of-two Jamie Simmons who was in his 20s, was declared dead at the scene.
Three suspects were arrested and remain in custody while police investigate the killing. The three suspects, believed to be known to Mr Simmons, remain in custody.
A cordon was put up around Cambridge Crescent and parts of Northumberland Road, and forensic teams remain at the scene.A cordon was put up around Cambridge Crescent and parts of Northumberland Road, and forensic teams remain at the scene.
The investigation is being led by the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate.The investigation is being led by the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate.