An investigation is underway after a man's body was discovered at the scene of a fire.

Firefighters were called to Torrington Car Park, off Vale Road in Tunbridge Wells following reports of a blaze in a stairwell there just after 4am.

The man was found lying on the ground on the first floor and police were alerted. His death is being treated as unexplained.

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Officers are currently carrying out an investigation into the circumstances.

Two forensics teams in white suits were seen on the second floor of the multi-storey building, and one remained this lunchtime.

The car park itself, which is close to Tunbridge Wells railway station, has been cordoned off while inquiries take place and officers have been at the entrance, diverting drivers.

An ambulance and ambulance car were sent to the scene this morning, where paramedics confirmed the death.

It is the same car park where, in 2006, the body of murdered teenager Terry Edmonds was found in a suitcase.

A police spokesman said: "Kent Police officers remain in Tunbridge Wells following the discovery of a body in the stairwell of a public car park in Vale Road.

"Officers were called to the first floor of the car park by Kent Fire and Rescue Service at 4.04am on Tuesday 7 March 2017 after the body of a man was found.

"Kent Police is currently treating the death as unexplained and the car park is likely to remain closed for several hours while officers carry out their investigation."