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Seaside Resort Murder Investigation Sees 12-Year-Old Girl Arrested in Basildon
Four children, including three teenagers from London, were charged with murder after a 49-year-old man was found with multiple injuries following a disturbance, police said.
- Kent Police attended an incident shortly after 7pm on Sunday, August 10, 2025, in the vicinity of Warden Bay Road in Leysdown-on-Sea, located on the Isle of Sheppey, where 49-year-old Alexander Cashford was found deceased.
- The incident occurred after an altercation among a few individuals, leading to Alexander sustaining several injuries, including bruises and a head wound.
- On Tuesday, August 12, three teenagers from London—a girl aged 16 and two boys aged 14 and 15—were formally charged with murder following their arrest shortly after the incident.
- The teenagers have been placed in youth detention and are scheduled to attend a hearing at Medway Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, August 13. Meanwhile, a 12-year-old girl taken into custody in Basildon remains held in connection with the case.
- Residents described the incident as shocking and unusual for the area, while police encourage anyone with information to contact them quoting reference 46/139384/25 or report anonymously via Crimestoppers.
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