Woman charged following death of man in Margate

Detectives investigating the death of a man in Margate have charged a woman in connection with the incident.

Kent Police was called at 3pm on Thursday 5 November 2026, following concern for a person at an address in Millmead Road.

Officers attended the scene where they found the body of a man in his 50s. His next of kin was located and informed.

Detectives later arrested a woman on suspicion of murder. Michelle Brimson, 40, of Millmead Road, Margate, has since been charged with preventing the lawful and decent burial of a body and fraud by misrepresentation. Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the cause of the man’s death are ongoing.

Ms Brimson appeared at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court on Saturday 7 November where she was conditionally bailed. She is due to appear at Canterbury Crown Court on Monday 7 December.

Anyone with information and who has not yet spoken to officers is urged to call Kent Police on 01303 289600 quoting reference 05-0990.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete their online form.