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Children charged with murder as Alexander Cashford dies in Kent Three children in court charged with murder after man's death
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Alexander Cashford, 49, was pronounced dead at the scene in Leysdown-on-Sea in KentAlexander Cashford, 49, was pronounced dead at the scene in Leysdown-on-Sea in Kent
Three children have been charged with the murder of a man who was found dead on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent. Three children have appeared in court after being charged with a man's murder on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent.
A 16-year-old girl and two boys, aged 14 and 15, were arrested following an altercation in Leysdown-on-Sea on Sunday night. A 16-year-old girl and two boys, aged 14 and 15, appeared at Medway Magistrates' Court after being charged on Tuesday.
They spoke only to confirm their names, addresses and date of birth. The trio have been remanded in youth detention and will next appear at Maidstone Crown Court on Thursday.
Alexander Cashford, 49, from Kent, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.Alexander Cashford, 49, from Kent, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
A 12-year-old girl was also arrested in connection with the incident on Tuesday in Basildon, Essex, and remains in custody. A 12-year-old girl was also arrested in Basildon, Essex, on Tuesday in connection with the incident and remains in custody.
The trio, who are all from London, have been charged with murder by joint venture. The children, who are all from London, have been charged with murder by joint venture.
They have been remanded in custody to appear before Medway Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.
They cannot legally be named due to their age.They cannot legally be named due to their age.
Kent Police said it was continuing to appeal for any witnesses to come forwardKent Police said it was continuing to appeal for any witnesses to come forward
Police said Mr Cashford was assaulted following a disturbance involving a small group of people in the Warden Bay Road area, close to Jetty Road, at 19:00 BST on Sunday.Police said Mr Cashford was assaulted following a disturbance involving a small group of people in the Warden Bay Road area, close to Jetty Road, at 19:00 BST on Sunday.
He sustained "multiple injuries" to his body, a police spokesperson added.He sustained "multiple injuries" to his body, a police spokesperson added.
A car was seized by officers as part of the investigation.A car was seized by officers as part of the investigation.
Kevin McKenna, MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey, previously said he was "deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic incident".Kevin McKenna, MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey, previously said he was "deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic incident".
Kent Police said it was continuing to appeal for any witnesses to come forward.Kent Police said it was continuing to appeal for any witnesses to come forward.
Anyone who has information or who has CCTV or dashcam footage is urged to contact the force.Anyone who has information or who has CCTV or dashcam footage is urged to contact the force.
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