Two teenagers have been remanded in custody and will stand trial accused of murder after a man was stabbed to death.

Thomas Waugh, 20, was attacked near Avebury Avenue, Tonbridge, in the early hours of last Friday morning.

Police were called at 12.55am and attended along with ambulance crews.

Multiple cordons were put in place around the town as officers investigated the tragic death.

Now, a 17-year-old boy, from Coulsdon, and a 16-year-old boy, from Tonbridge, who were charged with murder have been remanded in custody after appearing at Maidstone Crown Court.

Neither teenager entered any pleas in relation to the charges against them and preliminary trial date was set for February 20 next year.

Both defendants appeared via video link and were remanded into youth detention accommodation.

A pre-trial preparation hearing date has been set for September 22.

The suspects first appeared before Medway Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, August 24.

They were further charged with the attempted robbery of Mr Waugh, as well as an additional count of robbery in relation to two men who had been with him prior to the alleged murder.

A 16-year-old girl, who was also arrested on suspicion of murder, and a woman, aged 47, who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, have been released on bail, pending further inquiries.

Initially a teenager was arrested on Friday morning, with five more, including four teenagers, being arrested on suspicion of murder the following day.

DI Lee Neiles, of the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate, said: "We thank those who have come forward with information so far and we are continuing to appeal for witnesses.

"It is crucial that we speak to anyone who may have heard or seen anything suspicious, just after midnight.

"The area where the victim was assaulted was close to Tonbridge Park and a large number of residential properties.

"If you think you may be able to assist the investigation please don’t hesitate to call us."

Detectives from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate are continuing to appeal to anyone with information, yet to speak to police, to contact them. Call 101, quoting reference 46/YY/13700/22.

Members of the public can also submit any information they have, including any CCTV or dashcam footage, by clicking here or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, or by using the online form on its website.