Officers searching for a missing man from the Barham area of Kent have recovered a body today. 


Kent Police officers attended Covert Wood, Barham, this afternoon, Sunday 18 January 2026 where a man was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

Formal identification has yet to take place. However, the family of a missing 27-year-old man from the area have been informed. The death is not currently being treated as suspicious, and a report is to be prepared for the coroner.

©2026 Hawkinge Gazette        -       The Hawkinge Gazette is not responsible for the content of external sites