Body Found in Ashford Woods After Man Vanishes Overnight
A grisly discovery was made this morning in Kingsnorth Woods, Ashford. At around 7:44am, police found the body of 20-year-old Sam Smythson, who had been missing since 6:15pm yesterday.
Search Ends in Tragedy
Authorities had been urgently hunting for Sam after he disappeared late yesterday evening. The search concluded with the shocking discovery in the woodland.
No Suspicious Circumstances
Despite the tragic find, police confirmed the death is not being treated as suspicious, leaving the cause of death unclear for now.