Friends of murdered cafe owner Andrew Cresswell have told of their shock and sadness at his death.

Paying tribute to Mr Cresswell on this website, many have spoken of a quiet, kind man who would never hurt anyone.

The 51-year-old was found at Pivington Mill, near Pluckley, last Tuesday morning.

He had suffered a blow to the head with a weapon.

Three men questioned in connection with his death have been released on police bail

Mr Cresswell, had lived on the site he owned for more than 25 years and had run the cafe for about four years.

He was one of the country’s leading military aviation archaeologists.

David Campbell, collection manager at Lashenden Air Warfare Museum, Headcorn, said: "We consider ourselves privileged to have known Andy for a number of of years.

"His incredible knowledge of aviation archaeology, aircraft crash sites and the history of WWII was of a constant benefit to us.

"Whenever we had a question or doubt - Andy had the answer!"

Martin Foster, of Ashford, said: "I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Andy's death.

"He was a decent, hard-working and very likeable man."

Sally Weller, of Tenterden, said: "Andy was a really nice friendly bloke, we were at school together many years ago and he always came to our school reunions, a great loss."

Irene Horton, of Hothfield, wrote: "He was a very nice quiet man, would not do anyone any harm. It is a great sadness for him to die like he did."

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