The family of a Greenhithe man - who went missing more than a week ago - have been left "devastated" following the discovery of a body in Stone, near Dartford.

Kent Police were called to Cotton Lane at 1pm yesterday (December 15), following reports of concern for a man.

Officers went to the scene - and discovered the body of a man.

The family of 38-year-old Luke Pullman, who was last seen on December 9, said on Facebook: "We are devastated to announce that Luke was found earlier today and is no longer with us.

"We are so very grateful for absolutely everything that has been done to find Luke.

"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts."

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Luke Pullman was last seen on December 9.

Residents said they saw several forensics investigators near Stone Lodge Farm. They reportedly carried out several evidence bags.

One resident added: "There's now two fire engines, two forensics vans, multiple police cars, and they've set lights up over the farm."

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