Suspect Charged with Murder After Fatal Snodland Assault

Daniel Beard, 51, died after being punched in the head during a street disturbance in Edwards Close, Snodland, on July 1, 2025. He was airlifted to a London hospital but succumbed to his injuries on October 6. Ryan Greaves, 31, from Thomson Close, Snodland, was initially arrested and charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent but was later rearrested and charged with murder. He has been remanded to appear before Medway Magistrates' Court on October 8. The incident has drawn local attention, with forensic officers and a police cordon reported at the scene. The community awaits justice following this serious assault and subsequent death.