Man, 24, dies from stab wounds days after he was arrested over murder of elderly woman, 82, and rushed to hospital

A SECOND person has died in hospital following a disturbance at a property in Southborough near Tunbridge Wells.

A man, who was 24, was confirmed dead earlier today. 

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The man was arrested at an address in Bright Ridge, Southborough near Tunbridge Wells in KentCredit: LNP
An 82-year-old woman died at the scene having also suffered multiple stab wounds

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An 82-year-old woman died at the scene having also suffered multiple stab woundsCredit: LNP

He had been arrested at an address in Bright Ridge during the evening of August 31, 2024, where he sustained injuries consistent with stab wounds.

An 82-year-old woman died at the scene having also suffered multiple stab wounds.

An investigation into both deaths will now be led by the coroner.

Officers from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate will assist the coronial process.

Both of those involved were known to each other and police are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

A spokesman for Kent Police previously said: “A man has been arrested following the death of a woman in Tunbridge Wells.

“Kent Police was called to a disturbance at an address in Bright Ridge, Southborough shortly before 11pm on Saturday 31 August 2024.

“Emergency services attended and a woman in her 80s and a man in his 20s were found with injuries consistent with stab wounds.

“The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene and the man was taken to a local hospital, where he remains in a serious condition.

“He has been arrested on suspicion of murder while enquiries to determine the full circumstances continue.”

A cop stands guard at the property in Southborough near Tunbridge Wells in Kent

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A cop stands guard at the property in Southborough near Tunbridge Wells in KentCredit: LNP
The man and the woman were known to each other, police say

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The man and the woman were known to each other, police sayCredit: LNP