KNIFED TO DEATH
Murder probe launched after man stabbed to death and second wounded at village pub
COPS have launched a murder probe after a man was stabbed to death at a village pub and a second man was wounded.
Emergency crews were called to the Cricketers Inn in Meopham, near Gravesend, Kent, around 9.15pm on Saturday night following reports a man had been assaulted.
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They found two men suffering with stab wounds.
A man in his 30s was pronounced dead at the scene while another man was taken to a hospital in London, where he remains in a stable condition.
A 29-year-old man and a 50-year-old man were later arrested on suspicion of murder.
The area overlooking the village green remained sealed off today as police continued their investigations.
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The A227 Wrotham Road is currently closed in both directions at Meopham Green, as officers continue their investigation.
Locals said the road had been shut since around 9.30pm with forensics officers on the scene this afternoon.
One resident, who did not want to be named, told Kent Online: “I only saw flashing blue lights going up and down the road.
“There was lots of marked and unmarked cars going up there.
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“The first thing I knew was at 4am this morning when I woke up. I saw some flashing lights.
“It’s not one of the things you want to happen on your door step. It is a shame.”
Neighbour Michael Clark told the news outlet: “We came back from our friends' house and got stuck in the queue of traffic for an hour.
“They were not letting anyone through. [It seemed like] there were hundreds of police and police cars.
“We gathered there was a major incident.”
Nearby pub The Kings Arms is also closed following the incident.
Staff put out a statement this morning notifying customers.
It read: "Due to unforeseen circumstances and completely out of our control we have been instructed to close our pub today whilst police investigate a crime in our village.
"This unfortunately means we cannot go ahead with today's reservations but we do look forward to welcoming you all back very soon."
A Kent Police spokesman said: "The men involved are all believed to be known to each another and, at this stage, police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the investigation.
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"Detectives from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate are continuing to make enquiries and Wrotham Road is currently closed at Meopham Green."
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone with information to call Kent Police on 101, quoting reference 05-1226.
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