Three teenagers charged with murder of 49-year-old man as 12-year-old arrested

The incident happened in Kent

The news comes after Kent Police were called to an incident on the Isle of Sheppey in Leysdown-on-Sea just after 7pm on Sunday.

Alexander Cashford, 49, was found dead at the scene after receiving multiple injuries.

The incident happened allegedly following a "disturbance involving a small group of people", according to police.

Subsequently, a 16-year-old girl and two boys, aged 14 and 15, were arrested and taken into custody.

The three suspects, who are all from London, were remanded in custody to appear before Medway Magistrates’ Court.

The teenagers cannot be named for legal reasons.

A 12-year-old girl was arrested on Tuesday in Basildon, Essex, in connection with the incident.

She remains in custody while enquiries continue.

Kent Police are appealing for witnesses who have not yet spoken to detectives to contact the force.