A heartbroken mum-of-three fell from a fifth floor flat after struggling to come to terms with her partner's death just two days before.

Kim Summers, 37, was found dead in the car park of Riverhill Apartments, in London Road, Maidstone on December 30.

An inquest into her tragic death was held at Archbishops Palace in the county town where coroner Bina Patel recorded a conclusion of suicide.

Ms Summers, originally from Gravesend, had been evicted from her home in Hart Street after her son's 18th birthday and had been staying with Paul Watts at Riverhill Apartments.

At around 1am on December 30, 2018, Mr Watts saw Ms Summers on the ground below the flats and asked a neighbour, who was a paramedic, for help.

Despite her best efforts to administer CPR and the help of paramedics, Ms Summers was pronounced dead.

Police found a number of text messages addressed to friends and family saved in her mobile phone which were described as suicide notes.

During the inquest, it was revealed she had not been able to cope with losing her partner of three years David Saunders just two days prior to her death.

If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this article, you can contact the Samaritans helpline 24 hours a day on 116 123.

Kent County Council's Release the Pressure campaign can also offer support - call 0800 1070160 or visit releasethepressure.uk for more information.

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