Second man arrested after suspicious death

John ConveyImage source, Kent Police
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The body of John Convey was found on a grass verge in Gillingham

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Police investigating the suspicious death of a man have made a second arrest.

The body of John Convey, 53, from Gillingham, Kent, was found at 23:30 BST on 13 July on a grass verge in Lower Twydall Lane.

The cause of death remains unknown, Kent Police said.

A 46-year-old man was detained on Thursday in connection with the death.

A 41-year-old man, who was previously arrrested, has been bailed until 11 September, pending further investigation.

Police previously released an image of Mr Convey in the hope a member of the public may see the photo and remember seeing him.

Anyone with information, dashcam footage or CCTV is urged to contact police.

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