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Lullingstone Castle: Man died 'confronting poachers'
May 30, 2020
A man may have been confronting poachers shortly before he died in the grounds of a castle, an angling society has said.
The victim, named locally as Charles Hilder, in his 60s, was pronounced dead on Thursday at Lullingstone Castle in Eynsford, Kent.
Officers were called to the grounds of the medieval estate to reports of "rocks being thrown".
Kent Police said the victim's family had been informed.
The Kingfisher Angling and Preservation Society , said: "Although the exact circumstances surrounding Charlie's death are unclear we believe that Charlie died after a confrontation with poachers.
"At this stage we would like to pass on our sincere condolences to Charlie's family and friends."
Earlier, it emerged residents nearby had complained to Sevenoaks MP Laura Trott about increased anti-social behaviour in the area .
She said she was raising concerns with police "as a matter of urgency".
Police have said the death was an isolated case.
Image copyright PA Media Image caption The castle has been shut due to the Covid-19 pandemic
Eynsford Parish Council said it was "fully aware of the dreadful incident that occurred", and said it was aware of other local policing issues.
In a statement , the council said it was asking for an increased police presence.
Ch Insp John Kirby said the death was currently being treated as unexplained, with a post-mortem examination expected on Monday.
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