A 16-year-old girl and two boys, aged 14 and 15, have been charged with the murder of a man in a seaside resort. Police were called to the Warden Bay Road area of Leysdown-on-Sea, on the Isle of Sheppey, shortly after 7pm on Sunday following a disturbance involving a small number of people.
Alexander Cashford, 49, was confirmed dead at the scene. Multiple injuries to the man’s body were reported. The three teenagers, who are all from London and were arrested soon afterwards, were charged with murder on Tuesday and remanded in custody to appear at Medway Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
A 12-year-old girl, arrested on Tuesday in Basildon, Essex, is still in custody.
Detectives are continuing to appeal for any witnesses who have not yet spoken to the police contact them. Anyone with information or relevant CCTV or dashcam footage should use the Major Incident Public Portal. Alternatively, call Kent Police on 01622 652006 quoting 46/139384/25.
You can also report anonymously, via Crimestoppers. Call 0800 555111 or complete the online form.
