A man has died in a house fire, emergency services have confirmed.

Two fire engines were called to Sychem Place in Five Oak Green, Tonbridge, at around 4.50am this morning to reports of a blaze.

As crews arrived to the house a man was pronounced dead at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed.

The fire service has confirmed it believes the blaze was started accidentally.

A police spokesman said: "Kent Police was called shortly before 5.25am this morning to assist Kent Fire and Rescue Service at the scene of a fire at a residential address in Sychem Place, Five Oak Green.

"Officers attended and a man was pronounced deceased at the scene.

"The fire is not being treated as suspicious at this time and a report will be prepared for the coroner."