TWO more people have been arrested by police investigating a fatal shooting in a Kent town.

Ben Chantler, 24, died in the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford on Monday after being shot at his home in Denmark Street, Folkestone, on Sunday night.

Two local men, aged 24 and 28, were arrested on Friday on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.

It follows the arrest of a 25-year-old man on suspicion of murder in Ashford on Wednesday. He remains in custody.

The family of Mr Chantler say they are totally devastated by what happened. In a statement, issued through Kent Police, the family added: "We will miss Ben very much."

Detectives are still asking any potential witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to phone Kent Police on 01622 690690 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where details can be left anonymously.