Physique present in seek for lacking 54-year-old lady in Kent
P
olice investigating the disappearance of a 54-year-old lady have discovered discovered a physique as a person in his 20s stays in custody on suspicion of her homicide.
Claire Knights, from Upstreet close to Canterbury, was final seen within the village on August 23.
It is believed she was strolling her white and brown spaniel referred to as Zebulon from there to the world of Minnis Bay in Birchington, the place she was reportedly seen that afternoon.
A physique was present in a location close to to Minnis Bay at 7pm on Friday, and the household of Ms Knights have been knowledgeable.
A Kent Police spokesman stated that the loss of life was being handled as suspicion.
He stated: “Officers have attended a location near Minnis Bay, Birchington, where a woman was found deceased.
“Kent Police was alerted by a member of the public shortly after 7pm on Friday August 25 2023 and patrols are currently at the scene.
“Formal identification has not yet taken place, however, the family of a 54-year-old woman reported missing from Upstreet on Wednesday August 23 are aware.
“The death is being treated as suspicious and on Thursday August 24, a man in his 20s from Margate was arrested on suspicion of murder.
“There will be an increased police presence in the area while investigations into the circumstances are under way.”
It is known that the person in his 20s has been detained for evaluation by medical professionals.