A heavy emergency presence has descended on a road in Hythe.

A large number of police cars are at the scene and a road has been shut off since just after 9am.

Hillside Street has been closed off by officers amid concern for the welfare of a man.

Forensic vehicles have also reportedly been seen near a residential property in the street, near St Leonard's Church.

A police spokesman said: "We are attending a private address in Hillside Street, Hythe, after concerns for the wellbeing of a man were reported this morning.

"Enquiries at the scene are ongoing."

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