A man in his 60s was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services were called to a welfare concern report in Cliftonville yesterday (February 20).
Officers and paramedic staff attended the promenade area at the rear of the Lido yesterday morning. The area was cordoned off while they were in attendance.
A Kent Police spokesperson said: “Kent Police and South East Coast Ambulance Service attended Fort Promenade in Margate at around 6.30am on Monday 20 February following concerns for the welfare of a person.
“A man in his 60s was pronounced deceased at the scene. The death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be prepared for the coroner.”
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