Five people have now been arrested following the death of a teenage cyclist.

The cyclist, aged 19 and named as Cav in tributes, died at the scene after he was hit by a car in Lower Road in Teynham in the early hours of Monday morning.

A black VW Polo car was travelling towards Teynham when it was involved in a collision with a green Barracuda bicycle at around 12.30am.

Tributes of flowers, balloons and candles have been left by friends along the near the railway station.

One card read: "Cav, a terrible loss of such a lovely person. Rest in Peace, we will all miss you."

Another said: "RIP Cav. I'm gonna miss you bruv. Love from Alex."

An 18-year-old man from Faversham, a 19-year-old man from Sheerness and a 20-year-old woman from Chatham were arrested in connection with the collision and taken into custody.

The 20-year-old woman and 18-year-old man have been bailed until the end of May. The 19-year-old from Sheppey remains in custody at this time.

Today officers made two further arrests, a 17-year-old girl from Canterbury and a 20-year-old man from Sheerness. They also remain in custody.

Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are investigating the incident and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Anyone who has CCTV or dashcam footage taken in the area are also being sought.

Witnesses should call the SCIU appeal line on 01622 798 538 or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk quoting reference KH/COJ/51/22.