Witnesses sought following death of Ramsgate woman

Witnesses are sought by officers investigating the death of a woman in Ramsgate.

Kent Police was called to a suspected medical incident in Manston Road shortly after 1pm on Friday 31 July 2026.

Investigation

Concern was raised for a person who appeared unresponsive on a footpath, near to the junction with Princess Margaret Avenue.

Officers attended along with paramedics and a woman in her 40s was taken to a local hospital, where she later died. Her next of kin has been informed.

Initial enquiries were completed, including speaking with witnesses, consulting with medical experts and reviewing CCTV opportunities.

The death is currently being treated as unexplained although officers do not believe there was any third party involvement. Enquiries to establish the full circumstances, including how the woman came to be in the area, are ongoing.

Appeal

Investigators are urging witnesses who saw the woman at around the time of the incident, or prior to it, and who have not yet spoken to police, to come forward.

Anyone with relevant information to assist the investigation, including CCTV or dashcam footage, is urged to contact Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/126376/26.