Three teenagers have been charged with murder following the death of a man in Leysdown on the Isle of Sheppey. Kent Police was called to the incident in the Warden Bay Road area, near to Jetty Road, shortly after 7pm on Sunday 10 August 2025.
It is alleged the 49-year-old victim was assaulted following a disturbance involving a small group of people. Officers attended along with South East Coast Ambulance Service and Alexander Cashford, 49, was reported as suffering multiple injuries to his body. He 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 a 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 on 13 August. Meanwhile, a 12 year old girl, arrested on 12 August 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.