A body has been found in a public park in Sevenoaks, police have confirmed.

Three police cars were called to Knole Park near Riverhill shortly before 5pm yesterday.

Witnesses said they saw a body being loaded into the back of a private ambulance near the entrance to the beauty spot.

A police spokesman said units were called to the park after concerns were raised for the welfare of a man.

He said: "Officers attended the scene along with South East Coast Ambulance Service and the man was declared deceased at the scene.

"The death is not being treated as suspicious and next of kin have been informed."

Police have since confirmed the victim was a 17-year-old boy.