A man, 19, from Greenwich has been charged with murder following the death of an 18-year-old in Dartford.

Police were called at 9.05pm on Friday, April 14 to a report that a man had sustained “serious injuries consistent with stab wounds” in an alleyway off of Suffolk Road.

Officers attended along with South East Coast Ambulance Service and the 18-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

At around 12.30am on Saturday, April 15, two men were arrested in Gillingham on suspicion of murder and taken into custody.

On the evening of Monday, April 17, the Crown Prosecution Service authorised a charge of murder against Chris Enaruba, of Beaconsfield Road in Greenwich, Greater London.

The 19-year-old is due to appear before Medway Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, April 18.

A 19-year-old man from Greater London, who was also arrested, has been bailed until Monday, July 10 while enquiries continue.

Police ask that any witnesses who have not yet spoken to officers call Kent Police on 01474 366149, quoting reference 46/68778/23.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, or by using the online form on their website.

Police are also calling for anyone with dashcam footage or private CCTV footage that could aid the investigation.

A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “Officers have charged a man with murder following the death of another man in Dartford.

“An investigation by the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate was launched after Kent Police was called at 9.05pm on Friday, April 14, 2023 to a report that a man had sustained injuries consistent with stab wounds in an alleyway off Suffolk Road.

“Officers attended the scene along with South East Coast Ambulance Service and an 18-year-old man was pronounced deceased.

“At around 12.30am on Saturday 15 April, two men were arrested in Gillingham on suspicion of murder and taken into custody.

“On the evening of Monday, April 17, the Crown Prosecution Service authorised a charge of murder against Chris Enaruba, 19, of Beaconsfield Road, Greater London.

“Mr Enaruba is due to appear before Medway Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 18 April.

“A 19-year-old man from Greater London, who was also arrested, has been bailed until Monday 10 July while enquiries continue.

“Any witnesses who have not yet spoken to officers should call Kent Police on 01474 366149, quoting reference 46/68778/23.

“Motorists with dashcam and owners of private CCTV are also asked to check for relevant footage which can be submitted using the following link: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/4601020123H04-PO1

“You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, or by using the online form on their website.”