A teenager has denied murdering a man who was stabbed to death in a town centre.

Thomas Waugh, 20, was fatally injured in Avebury Avenue, Tonbridge, in the early hours of August 19.

Mr Waugh, who worked as a catering assistant, was found by a passer-by slumped against a wall.

Two teenagers are now facing murder charges.

A 16-year-old from Tonbridge, who cannot be named for legal reasons because of his age, appeared at Maidstone Crown Court today to enter a not guilty plea.

He also denied two charges of robbery and an attempted robbery. He was remanded into custody.

A 17-year-old from Coulsdon, south London, who also cannot be named, will appear next week to enter his plea – after Judge Julian Smith allowed him to change defence solicitors.

Both also face charges of attempting to rob Mr Waugh and two others.

A 16-year-old girl, who was originally arrested on suspicion of murder, and a woman, aged 47, who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, have been released on bail until November 21.

An inquest opened earlier this month heard a witness called for an ambulance and attempted CPR until paramedics arrived after raising the alarm at 12.55am.

Mr Waugh died of a stab wound to his chest, the inquest was told.

A trial date has been set for February 20 next year.