A man was found dead near a busy clifftop promenade.

Police and paramedics were called after concerns were raised for the welfare of a man near The Leas in Folkestone shortly after 3.30pm yesterday.

A police spokesman said: “Officers attended and a man was pronounced deceased at the scene.

“The death is not being treated as suspicious and a report is being prepared for the coroner.”

The Leas is a beauty spot on the coast which is popular with dog walkers and families.