A fifth man has been arrested as police investigate the suspected murder of a student during a huge brawl on the streets of Maidstone.

Four London men were arrested after Andre Bent was stabbed to death in the High Street in the early hours of Sunday morning and were subsequently charged with violent disorder.

They all appeared at Medway Magistrates' Court today, where it was confirmed they were friends of rapper MoStack, who had been performing at the Gallery earlier that evening.

Two knives were seized from the scene after shocking violence erupted, which also left four other men seriously injured, including three who were stabbed.

One of the three has since been discharged from hospital while the others all remain in a serious but stable condition.

Now police have arrested a 23-year-old man from London on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and perverting the course of justice.

He remains in custody.

Enquiries into the incident are ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact Kent Police on 01622 604100 quoting reference 25-0224.

Alternatively call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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