A MAN fell to his death from Saltburn Cliffs this lunchtime, Cleveland Police has confirmed.

The alarm was raised at 12.15pm after a member of the public called police reporting concerns for a man seen on the cliff tops at Huntcliff.

A spokeswoman for Cleveland Police, said: “Police and colleagues from the Coastguard searched the cliffs and beach area and sadly found the body of a man on the beach a short time later.

“Next of kin are being informed of the man’s death, which is not currently being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”

She added: “Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends at this sad and difficult time.”