Four arrests have been made following the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old dad in the early hours of Good Friday.

Ashton Harrington, 19, died in Belmont Road, Whitstable, where emergency crews were called at just after 2am.

Ashton Harrington was fatally stabbed in WhitstableAshton Harrington was fatally stabbed in WhitstableAshton Harrington was fatally stabbed in Whitstable

An air ambulance landed on nearby Westmeads Recreation Ground at about 3am, but the dad-of-one died at the scene.

It is believed he was known to the offenders.

Forensics officers set up a red and white tent in the middle of the road, next to the Windsor House flats block.

Police say they have now made four arrests in connection with their investigation.

Officers attended an address in Sittingbourne on April 8, where two women aged 22 and 24, and a 26-year-old man were all arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

A 21-year-old man from Sittingbourne was also arrested on suspicion of the same offence on April 5.

They have all been bailed pending further enquiries.

A red and white forensics tent was set up in Belmont Road in Whitstable. Picture: Joe CrossleyA red and white forensics tent was set up in Belmont Road in Whitstable. Picture: Joe CrossleyA red and white forensics tent was set up in Belmont Road in Whitstable. Picture: Joe Crossley

Despite the arrests, officers say they are still looking to locate two men they believe could help with inquiries.

Detectives would like to locate Tobias Agbaje and Kieron Barnes, as they may have information which could assist their investigation.

They are believed to have links to Herne Bay, Whitstable, Canterbury, Sittingbourne, Ramsgate and London.

If you know of their whereabouts, or if they are seen, please immediately call Kent Police on 999 quoting 46/52649/26.

Ashton’s heartbroken mother previously told KentOnline she will not rest until she gets justice for her son in an emotional interview.

Camille Harrington says she and her family are still in a “state of shock” and said: “I just don’t know how someone could be so cruel to end his life like that.”

From left, Kieron Barnes and Tobias Agbaje. Picture: Kent PoliceFrom left, Kieron Barnes and Tobias Agbaje. Picture: Kent PoliceFrom left, Kieron Barnes and Tobias Agbaje. Picture: Kent Police

A former pupil of Canterbury Academy, Ashton, who lived in the city, later trained in carpentry and enjoyed motorbikes and fishing with friends.

He had become a father at just 17 – a role his family say he embraced.

Fundraising appeals have also been launched to help cover funeral costs and support local crime prevention charity Safer Kent.

The funeral appeal has already raised more than £7,000, while the second fundraiser has collected £1,700.

“We want to give him the best possible send-off because he deserves it,” said Camille.

Family and friends are also gathering on the Victoria Recreation Ground in Canterbury at 6pm today (Friday) to release balloons in Ashton’s memory.

Anyone with information which could assist officers should call 01843 222289, quoting reference 03-0102.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.