A body has been found on a busy roundabout by a Tesco superstore.

Police are investigating after the man was discovered in Gillingham earlier today.

Emergency services were seen within and around the Bowaters Roundabout just after midday.

The roundabout – at the junction of the A2 and A278 – has a number of trees, bushes and grass in the middle.

An eyewitness described seeing officers at the scene alongside a private ambulance and at least one fire engine.

The man’s death is currently being treated as unexplained, with a police investigation ongoing.

The tragic discovery is not presently believed to be linked to any ongoing missing persons investigation.

A spokeswoman for the force said: “Kent Police was called just after midday today (Friday, October 27) to reports the body of a man had been found on Bowaters Roundabout, Gillingham.

“The man’s death is currently being treated as unexplained and officers are carrying out initial enquiries.”