A woman in her 30s has been found dead in a woodland area, sparking a huge emergency response.

A large number of police cars and ambulance service vehicles were called to Brabner Close in Folkestone at around 7pm yesterday.

One witness said there were as many as 15 police and ambulance vehicles at the scene.

Police closed off a path leading into woods near a children's play area. Plain clothes officers were also seen at the scene.

Police confirmed they were not searching for anyone in connection with the death.

A police spokesman said this morning: "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."