The body found in a public park near Sevenoaks was a 17-year-old boy, police have confirmed.

The tragic discovery was made at the thousand acre National Trust Knole Park estate around 5pm on Monday.

A police spokesman said units were called to the grounds of the country house after concerns were raised for the welfare of a man.

He said: "Officers attended the scene along with South East Coast Ambulance Service and the man was declared deceased at the scene.

"The death is not being treated as suspicious and next of kin have been informed."