Three children arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead on the Isle of Sheppey remain in custody, police have confirmed.
A 16-year-old girl and two boys, aged 14 and 15, were arrested on Sunday.
Officers and an air ambulance were called to Warden Bay Road, in Leysdown-on-Sea, shortly after 19:00 BST following reports of an altercation and a man being assaulted, Kent Police said.
The man, aged in his 40s, was confirmed dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
Kevin McKenna, MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey, said he was “deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic incident”.
On Monday, specialist officers and a police dog continued their search for evidence.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information is urged to contact the force.
