Overview
- A man in his 80s died after being struck by a grey Mercedes estate on A289 Gads Hill around 12.10pm on December 29, according to Kent Police.
- Detectives released CCTV stills of two hooded men, with one appearing to run while carrying a number plate, as part of the evidence-gathering effort.
- A 29-year-old from Chatham and a 28-year-old of no fixed address have been arrested and remain in custody, and one person shown in the CCTV images is still being sought, The Independent reported.
- Police are appealing for dashcam or CCTV that shows a grey Mercedes estate, asking the public to quote reference 29-0481 or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
- Officers recovered a vehicle near the scene, conducted searches with drones and police dogs, and maintained cordons and road closures around Pier Road, The Strand and nearby routes during inquiries.