An elderly man was found dead at his home in Deal last night (Friday).

Police were called to Charles House in Freemen's Way at 9.48pm, after reports of concern for the welfare of man in his 80s.

Officers called Kent Fire and Rescue Service to attend to gain entry to the first floor flat.

A spokesman for KFRS said: "Police called them to break into a property. They went up a ladder and through the window."

One crew was in attendance as well as SECAmb.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

A spokesman for Kent Police said: "Next of kin have been informed.

"We are not treating the death as suspicious and the coroner has been informed."