The body of a man has been found near a country lane following a large police search.

Patrol cars, ambulances and forensics vans were spotted in Scoggers Hill, outside Boughton, near Faversham, on Saturday evening.

Officers say they were called to reports of "concern for the welfare of a man" at just after 4pm.

Following a search, the force has now confirmed a body was discovered in the area.

Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious.

A spokesman said: "Officers assisted in locating the man and a body was found in Scoggers Hill, Boughton.

"The death is not being treated as suspicious and the man’s next of kin has been made aware."