The father of twins allegedly murdered by their own mother is to take part in a charity boxing event 'to show that it is possible to live life after death.'

Steven Ford, whose children Jake and Chloe were found dead in a property in Castle Drive, Margate, is training for the Ashford Ultra White Collar Boxing event, which takes place at the Kent Showground on March 30.

The fundraiser, which will feature a series of boxing matches, is in aid of Cancer Research UK.

Mr Ford's Justgiving page has already smashed its £500 target, raising more than £1,500 in hours.

He said: "My children were everything to me. They were my world. I've decided to take part in this fund raising event to show that it is possible to live life after death. I made a promise to Jake and Chloe that I'll be the best man that I can be. It starts today."

The news comes on the same day Mr Ford released a heartbreaking tribute and poem to his children.

It read:

Beautiful Jake and Chloe

Every thought holds you close;

Every tear is for you both;

My two perfect souls will live on within my heart;

Jake’s laugh, Chloe’s song, beautiful smiles will never part;

Together always, forever young;

I’ll never let you go but now I set you free;

I promise to be the best man I can be;

Gone but never to be forgotten;

Jake and Chloe forever;

Daddy loves you xx

Samantha Ford, 37, of Castle Drive, Margate, has been charged with the murder of Jake and Chloe Ford. Her case was briefly heard during a directions hearing at Maidstone Crown Court on Thursday 31 January 2019.

No plea was entered and she will next appear at the same court on Friday 17 May 2019.

More details about the Ultra White Collar Boxing event can be found here.

Mr Ford is currently top of the fundraising leaderboard. To donate, click here.