Man in 20s found dead on popular seaside walkway as cops launch probe into promenade death
A MAN in his 20s has been found dead on a popular seaside walkway as cops launch an urgent probe into his tragic death.
Cops were called to Bishopstone Glen, near Herne Bay, at 6:30am today amid concerns for a man on the promenade.
The force cordoned off the popular walkway, as emergency services attended the area.
A forensic investigation unit and members of the coastguard were also on hand but the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
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.”
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This comes just days after a body was found on the shore of a popular UK beach just yards away from a holiday park.
Passersby tragically found the body at North Beach in Great Yarmouth on April 25.
Cops rushed to the beach after receiving concerned reports at around 6.30am.
Two men came across the grim discovery close to the Haven Seashore Holiday Park and immediately contacted the authorities.
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One of the men told the he was on a morning walk before seeing the body and dialling 999.
Cops and paramedics attended the scene and Norfolk Constabulary said officers were working on the beach.
