The body of a woman in her 30s has been found in woodland, police have confirmed.

The discovery near Brabner Close in Folkestone yesterday evening sparked a huge emergency response.

Up to 15 police and ambulance vehicles were spotted at the scene, and officers closed off a path leading to the woods near a children's play area.

The death is not being treated as suspicious.

A police spokesman said:"Kent Police was called at 7.03pm on Tuesday 12 July due to concern for the welfare of a woman in an area off Brabner Close in Folkestone.

"Officers attended the scene and were joined by a crew from Secamb.

"Upon arrival, the body of a woman was located and she was confirmed to be deceased at the scene. She was in her 30s.

"The death is not being treated as suspicious and the matter has now been passed to the coroner."