CCTV could hold murder clues

Mr Cromarty was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital

A neighbour's CCTV footage could prove vital in catching the killer of a man found stabbed outside his home.

Police have identified the man as Richard Cromarty, 66, who was found dying from knife wounds in Kingsley Road, Maidstone, on Tuesday night.

Kent Police revealed on Wednesday they have been given CCTV footage from a camera belonging to one of the victim's neighbours.

They said the neighbour installed the camera for security after his car was vandalised.

Officers say they have studied the tape but that it is too early to say whether there is anything significant on it.

Witness appeal

Kent Police were called to Kingsley Road at about 2230 BST on Tuesday.

They found the Mr Cromarty suffering from multiple stab wounds and he was taken to Maidstone General Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 2330 BST.

Earlier on Wednesday, Detective Chief Inspector Martin Harris said: "At the moment we do not know exactly what happened.

"It is possible the attack took place inside the flat and that he staggered outside in the street and sought assistance afterwards.

"But at the moment we are keeping an open mind and are trying to piece it together."

Neighbours of the Mr Cromarty described him as polite person who was quite private.