A man in his 70s has been found dead near a river.

A police cordon was put up around the field next to Church Street in Edenbridge.

Officers and paramedics were called yesterday at 12.33pm.

It is believed the man was in his 70s and was pronounced dead at the scene.

No suspicious circumstances have been identified and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

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