Teenagers Convicted of Manslaughter After Luring Man to Beach

A 16-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy have been found guilty of the manslaughter of Alexander Cashford, whom they lured to a beach.

16 Feb, 15:45 — 16 Feb, 16:28

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Why this matters

This story highlights the serious issue of youth violence leading to a man's death and the subsequent legal consequences. It underscores the impact of such crimes on individuals and communities, and the role of the justice system in addressing them.

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Perspective Analysis

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News outlets report on the conviction of teenagers for the manslaughter of Alexander Cashford on a beach. While both sources agree on the core crime and conviction, they diverge significantly on the number of teenagers found guilty.

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SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyTone

The Independentcenter-leftcenter-leftneutraldetailed reporting of perpetrator demographics

BBCcentercenterneutralfactual reporting of court outcome

Coverage leans: balanced

Coverage is largely factual, focusing on the legal outcome of a crime without overt political framing, despite a key factual divergence.

What sources agree on

Alexander Cashford died as a result of an incident on a beach.
Teenagers were convicted of manslaughter in connection with Cashford's death.
The conviction occurred on February 16, 2026.

Where they diverge

Number of teenagers convicted

BBC

The BBC states that three teenagers were found guilty of killing the man.

The Independent

The Independent reports that two teenagers, a 16-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy, were convicted.

Key claims2 agreed · 2 disputed · 2 unverified

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Alexander Cashford died.

agreed·BBCThe Independent

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Teenagers were convicted of manslaughter.

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Coverage gaps

Details of the attack, including Cashford being chased and hit with rocks and a bottle.

ReportedBBC

MissingThe Independent

Specific ages and gender of the convicted teenagers.

ReportedThe Independent

MissingBBC

The age of the victim, Alexander Cashford.

ReportedThe Independent

MissingBBC

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How outlets covered this

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The Independent

Two teenagers guilty of killing man after luring him to beach

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BBC

Three teenagers guilty of killing man on beach

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Key entities

Alexander Cashfordvictim of manslaughter Teenagersperpetrators convicted of manslaughter

Coverage Timeline

First report: The Independent · 16 Feb, 15:45|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 43m|Window: 43m

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The Independent16 Feb, 15:45First to report

Two teenagers guilty of killing man after luring him to beach

BBC16 Feb, 16:28Latest update

Three teenagers guilty of killing man on beach

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BBC10d ago

Three teenagers guilty of killing man on beach

Alexander Cashford was chased and hit with rocks and a bottle before he died.

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The Independent10d ago

Two teenagers guilty of killing man after luring him to beach

A girl, 16, and a 15-year-old boy were convicted of the manslaughter of Alexander Cashford, 49

By Ellie Crabbe

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Teenagers Convicted of Manslaughter After Luring Man to Beach

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What sources agree on

Where they diverge

Key claims2 agreed · 2 disputed · 2 unverified

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How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

Two teenagers guilty of killing man after luring him to beach

Center

Three teenagers guilty of killing man on beach

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Key entities

Coverage Timeline

Two teenagers guilty of killing man after luring him to beach

Three teenagers guilty of killing man on beach

Read at source (2 outlets)

Three teenagers guilty of killing man on beach

Two teenagers guilty of killing man after luring him to beach

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