Girl, 16, and boys aged 14 and 15 arrested over death of man on Isle of Sheppey

Warden Bay Rd, Leysdown-on-sea
The attack happened near Warden Bay Road in Leysdown-on-Sea (Picture: Emily Manley)

Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man in his forties was found dead in Leysdown-on-Sea.

Kent Police were called to the scene on the Isle of Sheppey yesterday evening, around 7 pm, after an ‘altercation’.

They found a man who had been assaulted, suffering serious injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Shortly after the man died, officers arrested a 16-year-old girl and two boys, aged 14 and 15, on suspicion of his murder.

Anyone who may have witnessed something has been urged to call Kent Police.

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