Second Person Dies after Southborough Disturbance

A 24 year old man was confirmed as deceased

Police Report

A second person has died in hospital following a disturbance at a property in Southborough near Tunbridge Wells.

A man, who was 24, was confirmed deceased on the morning of Tuesday 3 September 2024. 

He had been arrested at an address in Bright Ridge during the evening of Saturday 31 August 2024, where he sustained injuries consistent with stab wounds.

An 82-year-old woman died at the scene having also suffered multiple stab wounds.

Process led by coroner

An investigation into both deaths will now be led by the coroner.

Officers from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate will assist the coronial process.

Both of those involved were known to each other and police are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

Source: Kent Police

More from WEST KENT NEWS

  • Council Abolition Criticised

    The Conservative leader of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, Matt Boughton, has said Labour's planned reorganisation of local government is "deeply regrettable".

  • Protests at Council Changes

    The Conservative Controlled Kent County Council has voted to ask the Labour government to cancel the local elections set to be held in May.

  • Spa Valley Rail Appeal

    The Tunbridge Wells heritage railway says it needs to raise £300,000 to replace a corroded bridge.

  • Pembury set to get 200 new homes

    There's concern about traffic gridlock if two new housing developments in Pembury go ahead.

  • Water Charges Soar

    Water bills in West Kent are to rise by around 50% over the next five years.

  • Councils Under Threat

    Both Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells are likely to lose their Borough Councils under changes just announced by the Labour government.

  • "Better Streets" Consultation

    The Liberal Democrat council in Tunbridge Wells has abandoned proposals to stop through traffic from using many residential roads in the town.

  • Environmental Initiative

    Tunbridge Wells Borough Council says a tree planting scheme which was promised at the last local elections has got underway.

On Air Now Alan Rustad 7:00am - 10:00am

COMING UP

  • West Kent Today

    10:00am - 1:00pm

    West Kent Today

  • Lunch Break

    1:00pm - 2:00pm

    Music, News & Features sponsored by The Arty Farty Retreat