Emergency services descended on a Maidstone alleyway last night following the death of a man.

Six police cars, one ambulance and a forensic vehicle were sent to Giddyhorn Lane, a footpath that runs off London Road.

Kent Police was called just before 8pm to reports that a man in his 60s had collapsed and was unconscious.

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Paramedics attended the scene and attempts were made to resuscitate the man, who had entered cardiac arrest, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers remained in the area late into the night carrying out house-to-house inquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The stretch of road was cordoned off by police, who searched a recreation ground off Poplar Grove. The road has now reopened.

Several police cars were also seen patrolling Allington, including Poplar Grove and Howard Drive.

Kent Police have confirmed inquiries into the incident are ongoing.

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Video: Emergency crews at the scene