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Sian Elvin and Stanley Murphy-Johns

Three teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder after man dies on Isle of Sheppey

Three teenagers have been arrested following the death of a man on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent.

Kent Police officers were called to the Warden Bay Road area in Leysdown-on-Sea shortly after 7pm on Sunday to reports of an altercation and a serious assault on a man.

Paramedics also attended, and a man in his 40s was confirmed dead.

His next of kin has been informed.

A 16-year-old girl and two boys, aged 14 and 15, have since been arrested on suspicion of murder.

They remain in custody pending further inquiries, police said.

Police at the Leysdown-on-Sea resort on the Isle of Sheppey (PA Wire)

On Monday, a police cordon could be seen in a large clearing behind the beach in the Leysdown-on-Sea resort, in front of a caravan park.

One local resident was surprised that her afternoon walk was disrupted, as she thought the helicopter sent last night was the coast guard which they “get a lot” at this time of year.

A crew of Kent police officers remained at the scene on Monday.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information should call Kent Police on 01622 690690 quoting 10-1384.

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