Further arrest made as part of investigation into death of Levi Kent in Gosport

Another man has been arrested as part of our investigation into the death of 22-year-old Levi Kent in Gosport. 

We were called to Keyes Road in Bridgemary at 2.32am on Friday 24 November after Levi had been seriously assaulted in the area. He subsequently died from his injuries.

A 63-year-old man was arrested this weekend on suspicion of assisting an offender.

He has been bailed with conditions until 17 March while enquiries continue.

Seven people have already been charged as part of our investigation.

Next due to appear at Portsmouth Crown Court on 10 January 2024 are:

-Tommy West, aged 18 of Fisgard Road in Gosport has been charged with murder, robbery and possession of a bladed article.

-Aiden West, aged 24, of Tudor Close in Gosport has been charged with murder, robbery and possession of a bladed article.

-Sarah Flynn, aged 35, of James Close in Gosport has been charged with assisting an offender.

-Joanne West, aged 45, of no fixed abode has been charged with two counts of assisting an offender.

Next due to appear at Portsmouth Crown Court on 15 January 2024 are:

-Peter West, aged 42, of Fisgard Road in Gosport has been charged with two counts of assisting an offender.

-Liam Savage, aged 37, of Trinity Green in Gosport has been charged with two counts of assisting an offender.

-Mark Phillips, aged 56, of Gilbert Close in Gosport has been charged with perverting the course of justice – namely providing a statement to police that is alleged to have been false.