12-Year-Old Girl Arrested in Basildon in Connection with Murder of 49-Year-Old Alexander Cashford

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Police were called to the Warden Bay Road area of Leysdown-on-Sea on the Isle of Sheppey on Sunday after a disturbance involving a small number of people. A 49-year-old man, Alexander Cashford, was confirmed dead at the scene. Following an investigation, a 12-year-old girl was arrested in Basildon in connection with the alleged murder and remains in custody.

Key Takeaways:

  • A 12-year-old girl was arrested in Basildon in connection with the alleged murder of 49-year-old Alexander Cashford in Leysdown-on-Sea.
  • Three teenagers, a 16-year-old girl and two boys, aged 14 and 15, were also arrested and have been charged with murder.
  • The victims were from London, and the incident occurred in a seaside resort town on the Isle of Sheppey.
  • Specialist police brought out a sniffer dog at the crime scene and investigated in the Leysdown-on-Sea town centre.
  • Residents have described the incident as "shocking" and said that "nothing ever happens" in the area.
  • Alexander Cashford was declared dead at the scene.
  • The suspects have been remanded in custody to appear at Medway Magistrates' Court.

Statistics:

  • 1 incident of alleged murder in Leysdown-on-Sea
  • 1 12-year-old girl arrested in connection with the alleged murder
  • 3 teenagers (16-year-old girl and two boys, aged 14 and 15) charged with murder
  • 1 sniffer dog deployed at the crime scene
  • 1 person (Alexander Cashford) declared dead at the scene
  • 1 crime scene investigated in Leysdown-on-Sea town centre
  • 1 community describing incident as "shocking"

Sources:

  • Kent Police/PA Wire
  • The Sun