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18th April 2022
11:01am BST

Confirming the sad news on Facebook, Peter Simmons announced the death of his "only son."
"It is with a sad and heavy heart Dee and I announce the death of our only son Dale Simmons. Rest in peace," he said.
A Kent police spokesperson confirmed that his body was found by officers "at around 11am on Thursday."
"It is believed he died at some point the previous evening after suffering injuries consistent with a fall from height and his death is being treated as suspicious," they added. "The man’s next of kin have been informed and a murder investigation is now being carried out by Major Crime detectives from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate."
Speaking on his death, one friend wrote: "Oh wow just seen about Dale Simmons, fly high another one taken far too soon."
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Neil Charlick, chief executive of homeless charity Gillingham Street Angels, said, "It's very sad for him and his family."
He continued: "He was local and well-known in the area and to us. He was a nice fella – a lovely and bubbly type of guy.
"He was a sound bloke and nobody had a bad word to say about him. He was always lovely and friendly.’
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