News from around the county Murder probe after ‘top bloke’ stabbed
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was allegedly killed in a knife attack.
Police were called to Bush Avenue, Ramsgate, at 5pm on Sunday to reports a man had collapsed.
The victim, 40-year-old Michael Ward – also known as Archie – had suffered a stab wound to his thigh.
Mr Ward, who worked for a local scaffolding company, died at the scene.
He had reportedly driven to Bush Avenue after suffering a the stab wound during an earlier “altercation” in St John’s Crescent.
A knife believed to have been used in the incident has been seized by officers.
It was reported locally that the alleged attack happened at a barbecue.
Emergency services swooped on the scene at the height of the incident.
Two helicopters, including the air ambulance, were sent, landing at nearby Newington school, as well as five police patrol cars and three land ambulances.
Tributes have been paid on social media to Mr Ward, who was described as a “top bloke”.
Police remained at the scene on Monday as investigations, by detectives from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate, continued and a tarpaulin was raised outside the semi-detached home.
Manchester United shirts were laid on the pavement as well as floral tributes to “Our Arch”.
John Buchanan, of St John’s Crescent, Ramsgate, was charged with Mr Ward’s murder. The 21-year-old was due to appear at Medway Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Tuesday).