The heartbroken mother of a teenage boy stabbed to death in Gillingham has paid tribute to her son.

Kyle Yule, 17, was repeatedly knifed in East Street around 8.10pm on Friday and later died in hospital.

In a touching statement released today, Nikki Yule said: "My beautiful son Kyle much loved, as loved as one could be, for you were everything in life you meant the world to me.

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"Sometimes life can be unkind when hearts are torn in two but nothing ever could compare to the pain of losing you, but all the love you left behind forever will live on, so until we meet again rest peacefully my precious son."

WATCH: KMTV's Josie Hannett has been to see the tributes

A 15-year-old and an 18-year-old have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody.

Police are continuing to appeal for anyone who may have information which could help the investigation to come forward.

They are particularly keen to hear from anyone who saw a group of people running from the scene towards West Street at about 8.30pm on Friday.

Anyone with information is urged to call the appeal line on 01634 792209 quoting reference SI/XY/009396/17, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.