Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after death of man in Maidstone

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in Maidstone.

Police officers were called to Lower Boxley Road at 6pm on Monday 11 September where a man was found with life-threatening injuries, consistent with stab wounds.

He was given medical treatment by emergency services but was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after.

His next of kin have been informed.

The woman in her 50s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and has been taken in custody.

It is understood the suspect and victim were known to each other.

A cordon remains in place at the scene while enquiries are completed into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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