An elderly man was discovered dead at his home this morning.

London Ambulance crews were called to the address in Glebe Road, Rainham today (Thursday January 26) at around 7am.

The cause of the death is not being treated as suspicious.

Later crews also attended an address in Wennington Road, Rainham after reports of a woman unwell.

The woman was taken to Queen’s Hospital in Rom Valley Way, Romford.