A seaside town holds a dark secret, revealed in chilling mobile phone footage. A man, Alexander Cashford, met a brutal end on a Kent beach, allegedly at the hands of three teenagers.
The court has heard harrowing testimony detailing the moments leading up to the attack. A 16-year-old girl, central to the case, is accused of filming the assault while shouting accusations at the victim.
Witnesses described a relentless attack, beginning with a chase and escalating to the use of rocks thrown at Mr. Cashford while he lay helpless on the ground. The scene unfolded with shocking speed and violence.
Prosecutors allege the teenagers weren’t acting on impulse, but had deliberately planned to confront and attack Mr. Cashford, fueled by outrage over his interactions with a girl known as “Sienna.”
The 16-year-old boy initially pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of manslaughter, but prosecutors maintain the evidence points to murder. They argue all three defendants acted in concert, intending to inflict serious harm.
The court was shown the disturbing video recovered from the boy’s phone. In it, the girl’s voice rings out, filled with anger and accusation: “F paedophile, I’m f 16, get him!”
Footage reveals the boy wielding a glass bottle, striking Mr. Cashford repeatedly on the head and body as he attempted to flee. The chase ended with Mr. Cashford falling onto a hard stone surface.
The 15-year-old boy is said to have tripped over the victim during the pursuit. The recording abruptly stops amidst continued shouts of abuse, leaving a chilling silence in its wake.
A detective is meticulously presenting CCTV and mobile phone evidence to the jury, piecing together the events of that fateful day. The trial continues, seeking to unravel the truth behind this tragic incident.
The prosecution insists the evidence demonstrates a shared intent to cause grievous bodily harm, elevating the crime beyond manslaughter to murder. The jury now faces the difficult task of determining the culpability of each defendant.
