The body of a woman has been found in a wood, police have confirmed.

Officers and paramedics were called to a road in Hythe after a report of concern for the woman early this morning.

Forensic vehicles were also seen in Spring Lane , which runs close to Paraker Wood.

An eyewitness reported seeing three ambulances, four police cars and forensics officers.

This afternoon, a police spokesman confirmed that the woman, in her 40s, had died at the scene.

He said: "Police were called at 7.17am to a report of concern for a woman seen in woodland near Spring Lane, Hythe.

"Officers and Secamb attended the scene, where it was confirmed the woman in her 40s had died.

"The death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be compiled for the coroner."

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