Suspect charged with murder of man in Margate

Detectives investigating the death of a man in Margate have charged a suspect with murder.

Kent Police was called to a property in the High Street shortly after 11:30am on Thursday 11 June 2026, following concerns for a person’s welfare.

Officers attended and located the body of a man inside. Formal identification has not yet taken place, but the family of 31 year old Nathan Jermy, who had previously been reported missing, have been informed.

Bradley Cooper, 40, of Eaton Road, Margate, was arrested later that day and on Sunday 14 June the Crown Prosecution Service authorised a charge of murder.

Mr Cooper has been remanded in custody, to appear before Margate Magistrates’ Court on Monday 15 June.

Three other people have also been arrested in connection with the investigation.

Ashleigh Muir, 33, of High Street, Margate, has been charged with assisting an offender and has also been remanded in custody to appear at the same court hearing.

A 30 year old man has been released on bail pending further enquiries, while a 17 year old girl remains in custody.

Can you help?

An investigation is ongoing and anyone with relevant information should contact Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting 46/ZY/15521/26.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, or use their online form.