Man dies in house fire in Maidstone

A man has died in a house fire in Kent.

Three fire crews were sent to Robins Close, Lenham, near Maidstone at about 23:55 BST on Friday, Kent Fire and Rescue Service said.

The man was declared dead at the scene, a fire service spokesperson said.

An investigation is underway, although it is thought the cause of the fire was accidental, they added

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