The alleyway nearby Dartford town centre where the attack took place (Picture: Google)

A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder after the fatal stabbing of a teenager.

Kent Police were called to the scene of the attack in an alleyway nearby Dartford centre at around 9.05pm on Friday.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, the 18-year-old man was pronounced dead.

On Saturday, two men, both aged 19, were arrested in Gillingham on suspicion of murder.

Chris Enaruba, of Beaconsfield Road, Greenwich, in south-east London, has been charged with murder. He appeared at Medway Magistrates’ Court earlier today.

Meanwhile, another 19-year-old from London has been bailed until July 10 while enquiries continue.

Detective inspector Ross Gurden, of the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate, said: ‘We are working to establish the full circumstances and would like to speak to anyone who may have heard or seen anything suspicious at around 9.05pm on Friday evening.

‘The area where the victim was assaulted was close to the town centre and there would have been pedestrians and vehicles in the area at the time.

‘If you think you may be able to assist the investigation please don’t hesitate to call us.’

Any witnesses who have not yet spoken to officers should call Kent Police on 01474 366149, quoting reference 46/68778/23.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.