Alexander Cashford Manslaughter Case
The High Court extended the detention terms for two teenagers convicted of the manslaughter of Alexander Cashford on May 28, 2026, increasing their minimum time served from three and a half years to four years and eight months. As of May 28, 2026, all three teenagers involved in Cashford's death must serve two-thirds of their sentences. A 16-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy were found guilty of manslaughter on February 16, 2026, while a 16-year-old boy had previously pleaded guilty; all three were acquitted of murder. Alexander Cashford, 49, was found dead on August 10, 2024, on a beach in Leysdown-on-Sea, Kent, after being lured and violently assaulted.
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May 2026 — 1 developments
Two teenagers convicted of the manslaughter of Alexander Cashford have had their detention terms extended by the High Court.
Two teenagers convicted of the manslaughter of Alexander Cashford have had their detention terms extended by the High Court. Their minimum time served has increased from three and a half years to four years and eight months, meaning they must now serve two-thirds of their seven-year sentences instead of half.
February 2026 — 1 developments
A 16-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy were found guilty of manslaughter.
A 16-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy were found guilty of manslaughter. A 16-year-old boy had previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter. All three teenagers were acquitted of murder.
January 2026 — 2 developments
The trial continued with the jury being shown footage of the alleged attack.
The trial continued with the jury being shown footage of the alleged attack. The prosecution stated that the 16-year-old girl shouted "f****** paedophile, I'm f****** 16, get him" as she filmed the incident.
During the trial at Woolwich Crown Court, a video was shown of Alexander Cashford allegedly being attacked with rocks and a bottle.
During the trial at Woolwich Crown Court, a video was shown of Alexander Cashford allegedly being attacked with rocks and a bottle. A 16-year-old boy pleaded guilty to a secondary charge of manslaughter, while denying murder. The other two teenagers, a 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl, denied murder and manslaughter.
November 2025 — 1 developments
A plea and trial preparation date was set for November 6, 2025.
A plea and trial preparation date was set for November 6, 2025.
January 2025 — 1 developments
A provisional trial date was set at Maidstone Crown Court for January 13, 2025, for the three teenagers charged with murder.
A provisional trial date was set at Maidstone Crown Court for January 13, 2025, for the three teenagers charged with murder.
August 2024 — 3 developments
A 16-year-old girl and two boys, aged 14 and 15, were jointly charged with the murder of Alexander Cashford.
A 16-year-old girl and two boys, aged 14 and 15, were jointly charged with the murder of Alexander Cashford. They appeared at Medway Magistrates' Court and were remanded into youth detention accommodation to appear at Maidstone Crown Court.
A 12-year-old girl was arrested in Basildon, Essex, in connection with the death of Alexander Cashford.
A 12-year-old girl was arrested in Basildon, Essex, in connection with the death of Alexander Cashford. She was still in custody while the police investigation continued.
Alexander Cashford, 49, was found dead on a beach in Leysdown-on-Sea, Kent, after being subjected to a violent assault.
Alexander Cashford, 49, was found dead on a beach in Leysdown-on-Sea, Kent, after being subjected to a violent assault. Police were called to the scene following a disturbance involving a small group of people. Mr. Cashford had sustained multiple injuries. He had allegedly been lured to the beach after exchanging messages with a 16-year-old girl who used the alias 'Sienna'.
April 2024 — 1 developments
Three teenagers have been sentenced for the manslaughter of Alexander Cashford.
Three teenagers have been sentenced for the manslaughter of Alexander Cashford. A 16-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy received seven-year custodial sentences, while a 15-year-old boy was sentenced to five years. Cashford died on August 10, 2025, after being lured to the beach and attacked.