Police reveal final moments of missing woman after body is found in Kent

Kent Police have revealed the final movements of missing woman, Claire Knights, after a body was discovered near Birchington.

A post mortem examination has been completed and Kent Police has launched a murder investigation.

The 54-year-old’s vehicle, a silver Suzuki car, was recovered from Shuart Lane, St Nicholas At Wade.

She is believed to have walked from there to the Minnis Bay area of Birchington, where she is reported to have been seen later that afternoon.

Formal identification has not yet taken place but Claire Knights's family has been informed.

On Thursday 24 August, a man in his 20s from Margate was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has since been detained for assessment by medical professionals.

There will be an increased police presence in the area as searches by specialist officers and enquiries by a team of detectives continue.

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