Three more arrests over fatal stabbing of Kyle Yule in Gillingham

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Kyle Yule died in hospital after the attack

Three more people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a Kent teenager was stabbed to death.

Kyle Yule, 17, was reportedly attacked while fleeing from a Renault Clio that was being vandalised by a gang in East Street, Gillingham, on Friday.

A 21-year-old man was arrested in Woolwich, a 16-year-old boy was apprehended in Sydenham, and a 20-year-old man was arrested in Gillingham.

All three, from Gillingham, remain in custody.

A total of five people have been arrested so far.

A 15-year-old boy from Gillingham was arrested on Friday on suspicion of murder and has been released on bail until Thursday 2 November..

An 18-year-old man from Gillingham was arrested on Saturday and was released on bail until Tuesday 7 November.

Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate is appealing for any witnesses to the incident, at around 20:30 BST to come forward.

Mr Yule died as a result of his injuries in hospital and his mother paid tribute to her "precious son" on Monday.

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