Sheppey

British

/ ˈʃɛpɪ /

noun

an island in SE England, off the N coast of Kent in the Thames estuary: separated from the mainland by The Swale , a narrow channel. Chief towns: Sheerness, Minster. Pop: 37 852 (2001 est). Area: 80 sq km (30 sq miles)

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Alexander Cashford, 49, from Kent, was pronounced dead at the scene in Leysdown-on-Sea, on the Isle of Sheppey, on Sunday, police said.

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Three children have been charged with the murder of a man who was found dead on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent.

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Kevin McKenna, MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey, previously said he was "deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic incident".

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Three children arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead on the Isle of Sheppey remain in custody, police have confirmed.

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Kevin McKenna, MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey, said he was "deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic incident".

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