Search and rescue specialists, including dogs and drones, have been spotted at one of the county’s castles this morning.

Emergency services were called to Leeds Castle near Maidstone at 6.15am, with a dozen vehicles in attendance.

It comes after a concern for welfare report of a person in an area of grounds connected to the castle.

Officers attended the scene alongside fire and ambulance crews and a woman was taken into the care of medical professionals.

Emergency services remain at the scene while officers establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The adjoining golf course close to the site has been closed off.

Leeds Castle has declined to comment on the matter.

KentOnline has approached the emergency services for more information.