Three children charged with murder after man 'beaten to death with rocks'
Three children have been charged with murder following the death of a man on the Isle of Sheppey, according to police.
A 16-year-old girl and two boys, aged 14 and 15, all from London, have been charged with the murder of Alexander Cashford in Leysdown-on-Sea.
A 12-year-old girl from Basildon, who was also arrested in relation to the incident, remains in custody.
The 49-year-old was declared dead at around 7pm on Sunday after an air ambulance was summoned to the scene, reports the Mirror.
It is alleged the victim was attacked following a "disturbance involving a small group of people".
Multiple injuries were reported on the man's body.
Two teenage boys and a girl were apprehended shortly afterwards and taken into custody.
Yesterday, trio were charged with murder by joint venture.
They are set to appear before Medway Magistrates' Court.
Police are still appealing for any witnesses who haven't yet come forward to do so.
Kent Police issued a statement saying: "Officers attended along with South East Coast Ambulance Service and Alexander Cashford, 49, was confirmed deceased at the scene.
"A short while later, two teenage boys and a girl were arrested and taken into custody.
"On Tuesday 12 August, 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.
"A 12 year old girl, arrested on 12 August in Basildon in connection with the incident, remains in custody while enquiries continue."
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