Police looking for a lacking 54-year-old lady have discovered a physique as a person in his 20s stays in custody on suspicion of her homicide.
Claire Knights, 54, from Upstreet close to Canterbury, was final seen within the village on 23 August, police mentioned.
Her silver Suzuki automobile was discovered parked in one other village, St Nicholas At Wade, officers added.
It is believed she walked from there to Minnis Bay, the place there have been reported sightings of her later that afternoon.
Ms Knights is believed to have been carrying a pink or pink rucksack and was strolling her brown and white spaniel, Zebulon, which was later present in Minnis Bay.
Kent Police mentioned on Saturday {that a} physique was present in a location close to Minnis Bay at 7pm on Friday, and the household of Ms Knights have been knowledgeable.
A Kent Police spokesman mentioned that the dying was being handled as suspicious.
He mentioned: “Officers have attended a location near Minnis Bay, Birchington, where a woman was found deceased.
“Kent Police was alerted by a member of the general public shortly after 7pm on Friday 25 August 2023 and patrols are presently on the scene.
“Formal identification has not yet taken place, however, the family of a 54-year-old woman reported missing from Upstreet on Wednesday 23 August are aware.”
He added: “The death is being treated as suspicious and on Thursday 24 August, a man in his 20s from Margate was arrested on suspicion of murder.
“There shall be an elevated police presence within the space whereas investigations into the circumstances are underneath means.”
Source: information.sky.com”