A man died after collapsing in a supermarket car park.

Emergency services were called to Aldi in Millennium Way, Sheerness, shortly before 10am yesterday (Thursday).

A crew from Kent Fire and Rescue was first on the scene and performed CPR. Two paramedic cars and an ambulance were also sent.

Police were also present.

A spokesman for South East Coast Ambulance Trust said: “We responded to a cardiac arrest in a car park at Millennium Way at 9.44am. Despite the best of efforts, the man sadly passed away.”

Next of kin were informed.

An eye-witness said crews spent up to 40 minutes trying to resuscitate the man.