Crews called to assist Kent Police at River Medway, Maidstone

30+ Incident Friday 09 July 2021 17:42

Friday 09 July 2021 23:57
Fire engines: 2
Partner agencies: Kent Police, South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb)
Special support vehicles: Technical rescue unit, Water safety unit

Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to assist Kent Police following concern for a man seen in the River Medway, in Maidstone. Two fire engines, the technical rescue unit and the water safety unit were sent to the scene, alongside Kent Police and SECAmb, where the body of a man was recovered. The death is not being treated as suspicious, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.