Following the terrible news of the death of a man in his 60s after an incident by the lake at Lullingstone Castle, I have spoken with Chief Inspector Jon Kirby of Kent Police.
It is widely reported that this followed an altercation with two boys or teenagers, and that stones or rocks were thrown at the man who collapsed and died at the scene after police had arrived after 5PM yesterday evening. We know no other details, but this is a tragic outcome.
Chief Inspector Kirby is about to launch an appeal for witnesses at Lullingstone; the police are asking for information from anyone who saw anything untoward in the area between midday and 6PM yesterday. This would include motorists passing by who may have information on their dashcams. Any witnesses are to contact Kent Police on 01622 604100, using the reference 281127. Anyone seeking to report anonymously can do so through Kent Crimestoppers.
While speaking with the Chief Inspector, I raised the widespread local concerns over anti-social behaviour along with failure to observe social distancing in areas such as Riverside, all with significant effects on local residents' safe enjoyment of the area. The police position is that they have and do seek to provide a presence, in particular through PCSOs, but I was also told that there will be a visible police presence around the village to provide assurance in the coming days.
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