Warden Bay

Pic: John Nurden/Sheppey Scene

Three arrests have been made following the death of a man in Leysdown-on-Sea on the Isle of Sheppey last night (Sunday 10th August).

Kent Police were called to the Warden Bay Road area shortly after 7pm , where it was reported that an altercation broke out involving a small group of people and a man was assaulted, sustaining serious injuries.

Officers attended along with paramedics and a man in his 40s was confirmed deceased. His next of kin has been informed.

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Kent Fire And Rescue Service (KFRS) crews have been dealing with a fire in a field of around 1000 square metres of standing and cut corn, near Warden Bay Road in Leysdown.

The call was received shortly before 11am this morning (Friday 27th July) and firefighters have been tackling the fire using breathing apparatus.

Four fire engines were initially in attendance at the incident, though has now been reduced to two engines.

Crews have been working with the landowner to create fire breaks to prevent further fire spread.