Kent Police have recovered a body in a rural area near Hartlip as part of...

Published: 1:05 pm December 24, 2024
Updated: 12:17 pm October 8, 2025
Body Found in Rural Sittingbourne Area

Kent Police have recovered a body in a rural area near Hartlip as part of their search for a missing man from Sittingbourne.

Officers attended the scene on Sunday, 22 December, following the discovery of the body. While formal identification has not yet been completed, the family of a 65-year-old man reported missing on 21 November has been informed of the development.

Police have confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious. A report is being prepared for the coroner.

A spokesperson for Kent Police said:

“Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time. We will continue to provide them with support as the identification process takes place.”

Further updates will be shared once formal identification has been completed.

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