Murder probe after body found in search for missing Tunbridge Wells man

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Enquires to locate 54-year-old Wayne Woodgate have led to the recovery of a body in East Sussex.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of missing man from Kent was found.

Wayne Woodgate, from Tunbridge Wells, had been reported missing on Thursday 17 October 2024.

An appeal to help find the 54-year-old was previously issued by Kent Police, following a report he was last seen entering a van in Goods Station Road.

On Wednesday 23 October, officers found a body at a rural location in Peasmarsh, East Sussex.

Formal identification has yet to take place, but the family of Mr Woodgate have been informed.

Wayne Woodgate, 54, from Tunbridge Wells, had been reported missing on Thursday 17 October 2024.

  • Wayne Woodgate, 54, from Tunbridge Wells, had been reported missing on Thursday 17 October 2024.

A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

Police are appealing for dashcam footage from motorists who may have recently travelled on the A268 between Peasmarsh and Four Oaks.

Det Ch Insp Neil Kimber said: "We are specifically requesting any dashcam for journeys made between 5.15pm and 5.45pm on Thursday 17 October, and between 8.15am and 8.45am on Sunday 20 October.

"Footage, as well as CCTV and doorbell camera images can be uploaded through the Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP)."

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