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Sister of Gillingham murder victim, Anthony Eastwood, appeals for justice for brother

The sister of a man who was stabbed to death has spoken out pleading for justice.

Anthony Eastwood was killed in Fox Street, Gillingham, on Friday, December 20.

Anthony Eastwood was stabbed to death in Gillingham.
Anthony Eastwood was stabbed to death in Gillingham.

A murder investigation is still under way three weeks later as police try to track down those responsible for the 35-year-old's death.

CCTV images were released last month of a man they wish to speak to.

The incident happened in an alleyway close to The Monarch pub where a knife was subsequently recovered.

Anthony was from Medway but living in Maidstone with his partner Steph.

His sister, who did not want to be named, said he had been in Gillingham to pick up a prescription belonging to Steph.

The sister of Mr Eastwood payed tribute to her brother.
The sister of Mr Eastwood payed tribute to her brother.

Witnesses have reported that he'd got into an argument on the High Street, before heading to Fox Street at around 1pm.

A floral tribute from Steph left at the scene, read: "You rescued me and gave my kids their mum back. I wish I could of rescued you. My heart beats with you in it. You showed me true love. I love you."

Another, left by his nephews read: "My uncle Tony, I am just really shocked that you are gone. I wish it didn't end like this, I wish you a good send off."

Anthony's sister said: "They loved each other. He was lovely, big hearted. He would do anything for anyone.

"He moved away from Medway for a fresh start."

Police outside a block of flats in Fox Street, Gillingham. Picture: UKnip. (24844631)
Police outside a block of flats in Fox Street, Gillingham. Picture: UKnip. (24844631)

Anthony previously had worked as a car washer.

She added: "He loved it and he wanted to achieve things in his life.

"Me and my sister love him so much, he is up there in heaven with his younger brother.

"I want justice for my dear brother, I want to get that justice so me and Tony's family can breathe but we can't breathe now because the killers are still out there."

An inquest into Mr Eastwood's death is set to open at Archbishop's Palace, Maidstone, on Monday.

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