Overview
- The trial opened at Woolwich Crown Court, where prosecutors outlined allegations over the death of Alexander Cashford, 49, in Leysdown-on-Sea.
- A 16-year-old girl and two boys aged 15 and 16 face a murder charge, remain legally anonymous, and have pleaded not guilty.
- Prosecutors say the group used the name "Sienna" to contact Mr Cashford after an August 8 encounter and arranged to meet by the sea wall on August 10.
- Witnesses told the court a 16-year-old boy hurled large rocks at Mr Cashford as he lay face down and unresponsive, while members of the group shouted that he was a paedophile.
- Kent Police reported multiple injuries, with jurors told Mr Cashford was pronounced dead roughly an hour after the meeting and that he had severe facial damage and a lump on the back of his head.