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Man charged with murder after Ramsgate seafront stabbing

A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder and other offences following a stabbing in Ramsgate on Sunday, 23 August. One man died in hospital.

  • Kieran O'Rourke, 21, has been charged with murder, causing grievous bodily harm with intent, attempted murder, and possession of a bladed article.
  • Ashley Jones, 52, died in hospital after the incident near Ramsgate harbour.
  • Two other men were injured, with one released from hospital and another identified as a victim but without injuries.

A man has been charged with murder following a stabbing incident in Ramsgate on Sunday, 23 August, which resulted in one death. Kent Police were called to reports of a man with a knife near the harbour area at 04:47 BST.

Officers attended Harbour Street and Harbour Parade where two men had sustained injuries. Both were taken to hospital, where 52-year-old Ashley Jones later died.

Kieran O'Rourke, 21, of Seafield Mews, Ramsgate, has been charged with murder, causing grievous bodily harm with intent, attempted murder, and possession of a bladed article in a public place. The second victim, a 48-year-old man, has since been released from hospital. A third man, aged 45, was identified as a victim but did not sustain injuries.

Mr O'Rourke is scheduled to appear at Margate Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.

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