Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of an 18-year-old in Dartford, Kent.

The victim was found with stab wounds in an alleyway off Suffolk Road, near Dartford High Street, on Friday evening.

Two men, both aged 19, were arrested in Gillingham in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Police had been called to the stabbing at 9.05pm on Friday and attended along with the ambulance service.

Officers are asking for anyone with information to contact police.

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Detective Inspector Ross Gurden said: “We are working to establish the full circumstances and would like to speak to anyone who may have heard or seen anything suspicious at around 9.05pm on Friday evening.

“The area where the victim was assaulted was close to the town centre and there would have been pedestrians and vehicles in the area at the time.

“If you think you may be able to assist the investigation please don’t hesitate to call us.”

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