Police investigating the death of a pensioner are searching for the owner of a drone believed to be flying in the area at the time.

Charles Hilder, a 66-year-old man from Romford in Essex, died in the grounds of Lullingstone Castle, in Eynsford on Thursday.

Officers were called to the castle following reports of a disturbance and Mr Hilder was pronounced dead at the scene.

It's alleged he was involved in an altercation with two boys near a lake in the grounds just before his death.

Investigating officers now believe that a drone was flying in the area at the time, and would like to locate the owner.

They believe the drone may have important video footage relating to the incident.

Senior Investigating Officer, Det Ch Insp Gavin Moss said: "We continue to appeal for information from anybody who witnessed the incident or saw two young people in the vicinity of the lake between 12pm and 7pm. One of them may have been carrying a fishing rod.

"There were lots of people in the area including cyclists, joggers, dog walkers, anglers and golfers.

"Some will have taken photographs or videos that may assist us with our enquiries and we are particularly keen to speak to anybody who was near the gatehouse on the estate or in a car park next to the lake.

"We have also been told a drone was flying at the relevant time and we would like to trace the owner to identify whether it recorded any images."

Detectives are also keen to obtain dashcam footage from any vehicles that travelled along Castle Road or Shoreham Road between midday and 7pm.

People can also download information and footage via the major incident public reporting site here.

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