Murder charge after death of man in property
Kent Police said they were called to Dunlop Close on 5 July after they had reports for concern of a person.
The force attended, along with paramedics, but a man in his 60s was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
Dorin Ciorba, 29, of Longbridge Road in Barking, London, was arrested on Thursday and has been charged with murder and robbery.
He was remanded in custody to appear at Medway Magistrates Court.
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