Tragedy struck on Friday night as the body of a man was discovered in a wooded area in Stelling Minnis, near Folkestone. The grim discovery was made around 11:20 pm, prompting officers to respond swiftly to the scene. Despite their efforts, the man was pronounced deceased upon their arrival.

While formal identification procedures are still pending, authorities have been in contact with the family of a 43-year-old man from Ashford, who had been reported missing on the same day. The family has been informed about the tragic discovery, deepening the sorrow surrounding this incident.

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