Appeal for witnesses after man's body found

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The man's body was found on a grass verge in Lower Twydall Lane, Gillingham, Medway

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Police are appealing for witnesses following an unexplained death in Kent.

The body of a man was found by police on a grass verge, north of the railway line, in Lower Twydall Lane, Gillingham, at about 23:30 BST on Thursday.

He has been identified as a local man in his 50s. His next of kin have been informed, police said.

He is described as white, with a beard, and was found wearing a blue T-shirt, grey shorts, and white trainers.

The cause of death is not yet known and police are seeking witnesses who may have seen the man in the hours beforehand.

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