Gosport murder: eighth person charged over death of Levi Kent

The 22-year-old died after being attacked in Bridgemary in November

Levi Kent died after he was found seriously injured
Author: Jason BeckPublished 21st Feb 2024

An eighth person has been charged in connection with a murder investigation in Gosport.

22-year-old Levi Kent died after he was found seriously injured in Keyes Road in Bridgemary on 24 November.

Michael Figgins, 63, of St Ann’s Crescent in Gosport has been charged with two counts of assisting an offender.

He was released on conditional bail to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on 21 March.

Seven other people have already been charged as part of the investigation:

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

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

Sarah Flynn, 36, of James Close in Gosport, charged with assisting an offender.

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

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

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

Mark Phillips, 56, of Gilbert Close in Gosport, charged with perverting the course of justice and witness intimidation.

A trial date has been set at Portsmouth Crown Court for 24 June.

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