A man has died in a residential street in Folkestone.

Emergency crews rushed to a medical emergency in Cheriton Gardens, just before midday.

SECAmb paramedics and police attended the scene.

A SECAmb spokesman said: "I can confirm ambulance crews attended the scene following reports at approximately 11.45am today that a man had collapsed in Cheriton Gardens, Folkestone.

"Sadly despite the efforts of everyone the man died at the scene."

Police confirmed they were called to assist medics.