It is alleged the victim was assaulted following a disturbance involving a small group of people
A man who was killed after a disturbance involving a small gang has been named for the first time. Kent Police was called to Warden Bay Road, near to Jetty Road in Leysdown-on-Sea shortly after 7pm on Sunday (August 10) following reports of an incident.
It is alleged the victim was assaulted following a disturbance involving a small group of people. Multiple injuries to the man’s body were reported.
Officers attended along with the South East Coast Ambulance Service, but despite their best efforts Alexander Cashford, 49, died at the scene. A short while later, two teenage boys and a girl were arrested and taken into custody.
On Tuesday (August 12), the boys, aged 14 and 15, and the 16-year-old girl were charged with murder by joint venture. The three suspects, who are all from London, were remanded in custody to appear before Medway Magistrates’ Court the following day.
Police at the scene in the Leysdown-on-Sea resort on the Isle of Sheppey after a man in his 40s died after being attacked during an altercation
Police at the scene in Leysdown after a man in his 40s died after being attacked during an altercation (Image: Stanley Murphy-Johns/PA Wire)
A 12-year-old girl, arrested on August 12 in Basildon in connection with the incident, remains in custody while enquiries continue. 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.
