Man found dead at popular Tunbridge Wells park, police are appealing for witnesses

An emergency services presence was seen at the scene

The body of a man was discovered in a popular park in Tunbridge Wells. Residents living nearby were worried when they saw activity from the emergency services in the early hours.

Police tape and tarpaulin were put up in the area of Hawkenbury Recreation Ground, a council park which is well-used by the community of Hawkenbury, which is a village just more than a mile from Tunbridge Wells town centre.

Kent Police told KentLive: “At around 4.30am on Wednesday (August 28), officers and ambulance crews attended Hawkenbury Recreation Ground in Tunbridge Wells.”

“A man was confirmed deceased at the scene and his next of kin are aware. The death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be prepared for the coroner.”

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