Body found in search for missing man from Hawkhurst

The discovery was made yesterday morning at a wooded area near Slip Mill Road

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 17th Jul 2025

Kent Police searching for a missing man from Hawkhurst say they've recovered a body.

The discovery was made yesterday morning at a wooded area near Slip Mill Road in Gill's Green.

Formal identification has not yet taken place but the family of a missing 32-year-old man from the area have been told.

The death isn't currently being treated as suspicious.

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