A MAN was found dead at an Essex train station.

Essex Police were called to Chalkwell train station shortly after 8.15pm last night, (on the evening of January 28), due to concerns for a man’s welfare.

Upon arrival, a man was found dead by officers.

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A spokesman for Essex Police said: “We were called to Chalkwell train station regarding concerns for a man’s welfare shortly after 8.15pm last night, Friday 28 January.

“We arrived and sadly found a man had died.

“His death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”