An 18-year-old man has died after a stabbing in an alleyway in Dartford.

The incident happened in Suffolk Road at around 9.05pm yesterday (April 14).

Officers and South East Coast Ambulance Service crews attended and found a man injured.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, he died at the scene.

At 12.30am today (April 15), two men, both aged 19, were arrested in Gillingham on suspicion of murder.

The pair remain in police custody. 

Detective Inspector Ross Gurden, of the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate, 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.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to call Kent Police on 01474 366149 and quote reference 14-1360.

The full statement from Kent Police says: “Two suspects have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in Dartford.

“The 18-year-old victim suffered injuries consistent with stab wounds in an alleyway off Suffolk Road, during the evening of Friday 14 April 2023.

“Kent Police was called at 9.05pm and officers attended along with South East Coast Ambulance Service.

“At around 12.30am on Saturday 15 April, two men, both aged 19, were arrested in Gillingham on suspicion of murder and taken into custody.”