Gosport murder probe: Further arrest over death of Levi Kent

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Levi Kent died after being found seriously injured in Gosport last month

Another man has been arrested as part of a murder investigation, which has seen seven people charged.

Levi Kent, 22, died after police found him seriously injured in Keyes Road, Gosport, on 24 November.

A 63-year-old man was arrested this weekend on suspicion of assisting an offender but has been released on bail.

Seven people have been charged in connection with the incident, with two men charged with murder.

The seven charged are:

  • Peter West, 42, of Fisgard Road, Gosport, two counts of assisting an offender

  • Liam Savage, 37, of Trinity Green, Gosport, two counts of assisting an offender

  • Mark Phillips, 56, of Gilbert Close, Gosport, perverting the course of justice

  • Tommy West, 18, of Fisgard Road, Gosport, murder, robbery and possession of a bladed article

  • Aiden West, 24, of Tudor Close, Gosport, murder, robbery and possession of a bladed article

  • Sarah Flynn, 35, of James Close, Gosport, assisting an offender

  • Joanne West, 45, of no fixed abode, two counts of assisting an offender

Mr West, Mr Savage and Mr Phillips are due to appear at Portsmouth Crown Court on 15 January. The others are due at the same court on 10 January.

Mr Kent's family described him as a "kind, caring and funny man" who was known in the Gosport area as a "Gentle Ginger Giant".

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