Man dies after 'falling from cliff' on Cornwall's Lizard Peninsula

Police were called to Poldhu Point on Sunday night, but say the death is not being treated as suspicious

Author: Emma HartPublished 2nd Jun 2021

A man has died following an incident on the coast on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall.

Police were called to Poldhu Point on Sunday night, after reports a man had fallen from the cliff.

Tragically, officers say the casualty was pronounced dead at the scene.

Devon & Cornwall Police have confirmed the death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner.

"Police were called to Poldhu Point at around 9pm on Sunday 30th May following a report a man had fallen from the cliff.

"Officers attended and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

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

"Identification of the deceased is a matter for the coroner".

Devon & Cornwall Police