A body has been found during a search for a missing runner.

Lydd resident David Hill went missing at 2.10pm yesterday, and emergency services have since been looking for him in the Dennes Lane area.

The major search continued into this morning, however police have now confirmed a body has been found.

A spokesman said: "Kent Police attended the Swamp Road area of Lydd shortly before 9am today, where the body of a man was located. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

"Formal identification has not yet taken place, however, the family of a 52-year-old man who was reported missing on Wednesday 30 December have been informed.

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

David Hill, 52, was an avid runner had completed runs from across the country to Old Romney.

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