UPDATE: Body recovered at Beachy Head

Police have confirmed the body of a man has been recovered from the foot of cliffs at Beachy Head this morning (Monday).

A spokesperson said police received a report of a person falling from the beauty spot at 9.35am.

“The coastguard was contacted and the body of a man, believed to be in his 40s, was recovered,” said the spokesperson.

“There are no suspicious circumstances and the coroner’s officer has been informed.”