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Children held on suspicion of murder after death on Isle of Sheppey Children held on suspicion of murder after death on Isle of Sheppey
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A large police presence was seen in Leysdown-on-Sea, on the Isle of Sheppey, on MondayA large police presence was seen in Leysdown-on-Sea, on the Isle of Sheppey, on Monday
Three children arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead on the Isle of Sheppey remain in custody, police have confirmed.Three children arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead on the Isle of Sheppey remain in custody, police have confirmed.
A 16-year-old girl and two boys, aged 14 and 15, were arrested on Sunday.A 16-year-old girl and two boys, aged 14 and 15, were arrested on Sunday.
Officers and an air ambulance were called to Warden Bay Road, in Leysdown-on-Sea, shortly after 19:00 BST following reports of an altercation and a man being assaulted, Kent Police said.Officers and an air ambulance were called to Warden Bay Road, in Leysdown-on-Sea, shortly after 19:00 BST following reports of an altercation and a man being assaulted, Kent Police said.
The man, aged in his 40s, was confirmed dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.The man, aged in his 40s, was confirmed dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
The fire service were at the scene on Tuesday afternoon as the cordon was removed
Kevin McKenna, MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey, said he was "deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic incident".Kevin McKenna, MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey, said he was "deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic incident".
Kent Fire & Rescue Service arrived on Tuesday afternoon to remove equipment while the police took down the cordon.
On Monday, specialist officers and a police dog continued their search for evidence.On Monday, specialist officers and a police dog continued their search for evidence.
Officers also investigated Leysdown-on-Sea town centre near the arcade, police said.Officers also investigated Leysdown-on-Sea town centre near the arcade, police said.
On Tuesday, the cordon around the crime scene remained in place, but there has been no obvious signs of further investigation.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information is urged to contact the force.Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information is urged to contact the force.
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