Teens sentenced over Alexander Cashford beach death in Sheppey
Author: bbc.comPublished on: April 30, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Crime & Law

Three teenagers have been sentenced for killing Alexander Cashford on a beach in Kent, believing he was a paedophile. A 16-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy were found guilty of manslaughter, while another 16-year-old boy had previously pleaded guilty. The judge described the killing as an 'appalling incident' and noted that Cashford, a 49-year-old electrician, had sustained over 30 external injuries.
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