A police investigation has been launched after a dead body was found along a popular seaside promenade.
A man in his 20s was found dead on the promenade at Bishopstone Glen near Herne Bay yesterday morning.
Police were called to the scene at around 6:30am following concerns for a man along the popular seaside walkway.
Emergency services rushed to the area, but sadly the young man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Emergency services rushed to the area, but sadly the young man was pronounced dead at the scene (Stock)
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The incident prompted authorities to cordon off the promenade, which is a well-known walking spot along the Kentish coast.
Local residents reported seeing a significant police presence in the area throughout the morning.
A forensic investigation unit was dispatched to the scene as part of the emergency response.
Members of the coastguard were also called to Bishopstone Glen following the discovery.
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The area remained cordoned off whilst authorities carried out their initial investigations.
This tragic incident comes just days after another body was discovered on North Beach in Great Yarmouth on April 25.
In that separate case, two men on a morning walk found a body near Haven Seashore Holiday Park and alerted emergency services.
The young man's body was discovered around a well-known walking spot along the Kentish coast
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Police and paramedics attended that scene as well, with Norfolk Constabulary officers working on the beach.
A police spokesman said: "Emergency services attended and a man in his 20s was pronounced deceased at the scene.
"The death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be prepared for the coroner."
The promenade at Bishopstone Glen is expected to reopen once police have completed their investigation.
