Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder following a major police response after the death of a teenage father.
Officers have detained two men, aged 19 and 21, at a property in Romney Court, Sittingbourne, as they investigate the fatal stabbing of Ashton Harrington.
Ashton Harrington died in Belmont Road in Whitstable after being stabbed. Picture: Harrington family
The 19-year-old died following an alleged assault in Belmont Road, Whitstable, in the early hours of Good Friday.
Detective Chief Inspector Emma Lawry said: “Over the last week, officers have carried out a number of inquiries, including appealing for two men we would like to speak to.
“Our officers have been seen across Sittingbourne, Herne Bay and Ramsgate as part of the investigation.
“We have received really good support from the public and we would like to thank them.
Multiple police cars in the Aldi car park in East Street, Sittingbourne
“Two men are now in custody and we will keep the public updated as this case moves on.”
An air ambulance landed on nearby Westmeads Recreation Ground at about 3am, but the dad-of-one sadly died at the scene.
It is believed he was known to the alleged offenders.
Four arrests were made earlier this month in connection to the stabbing.
Officers attended an address in Sittingbourne on April 8, where two women aged 22 and 24, and a 26-year-old man were all arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
A 21-year-old man from Sittingbourne was also arrested on suspicion of the same offence on April 5.
They have all been bailed pending further enquiries.
Detectives launched an appeal earlier this month to help trace two men they wished to speak with in connection with the murder investigation.