A man has been found dead in a woodland area near Auckland Crescent in Dover after concerns were raised about his welfare.
Emergency services, including police and paramedics, were called to the scene just before 2:15 PM on Tuesday, February 18. Upon arrival, the man was discovered in the woodland and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
A spokesperson for Kent Police confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious, and a report is being prepared for the coroner.
“Officers attended the scene following reports of concern for a man’s welfare. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The death is not considered suspicious, and a report will be prepared for the coroner,” the spokesperson said.
No further details about the man’s identity have been released at this stage.
Community Response
The discovery has left the Auckland Crescent community in shock, with several residents expressing sadness over the incident. “It’s heartbreaking to hear something like this has happened so close to home,” said one local resident. “My thoughts are with his family.”
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the man’s next of kin have been informed.
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