Three teenagers charged with murder after death of man, 49, in Kent
Three teenagers have been charged with the murder of a man in Kent.
Kent Police were called to an incident in Leysdown-on-Sea, on the Isle of Sheppey, shortly after 7pm on Sunday.
Alexander Cashford, 49, was found dead at the scene, having suffered multiple injuries.
He was allegedly assaulted following a "disturbance involving a small group of people", according to police.
A 16-year-old girl and two boys, aged 14 and 15, were arrested and taken into custody shortly after.
The three suspects, who were all from London, were charged with murder by joint venture on Tuesday.
They are due to appear before Medway Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.
A fourth teenager, a 12-year-old girl, was arrested on Tuesday in Basildon, Essex, in connection with the incident.
She remains in custody while enquiries continue.
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Kent Police are appealing for witnesses who have not yet spoken to detectives to contact the force.
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