A grieving community reels after a 78-year-old woman was fatally attacked outside a care home in Ramsgate, Kent, early this morning. Police are urgently searching for the perpetrator following the shocking incident that occurred around 3:45 AM.
The victim, identified as Margaret Farrugia, was discovered with serious injuries and later died at the scene. Detectives have launched a full-scale murder investigation, with a large police presence remaining in the area to reassure residents and gather evidence.
"This is a deeply distressing incident for everyone involved," stated a Kent Police spokesperson. No arrests have been made as of yet, and authorities are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
The care home, named Belle Vue House, is now a scene of profound sadness. Residents and staff are being supported by specialist services as they grapple with the loss and the unsettling nature of the crime.
