Emergency crews called to search for a woman who had fallen into the sea believe it was a hoax.

Police, ambulance teams and the coastguard were called to The Stade in Folkestone at 4.25pm to help with the 'incident'.

A number of vehicles surrounding the harbour and crews appeared ready to act.

But investigation into the matter suggests it was a fake call.

A spokesman said: "Kent Police was called to a report that a woman had fallen into the sea near The Stade, Folkestone at 4.25pm.

"Officers attended along with HM Coastguard and South East Coast Ambulance Service and, following inquiries, it is believed the call was a hoax."

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