Littlestone: Dead whale washes up on Kent beach

A dead whale has washed up on a popular Kent beach.

It has been identified as a humpback whale by the British Divers Marine Life Rescue and is currently on the beach at St Mary's Bay, Littlestone.

A coastguard spokesman said: "Romney Marsh coastguard rescue team are providing safety cover at Littlestone because there is a dead whale washed up on the beach."

Residents and visitors to the beach have been advised to stay away.