Man, 69, dies after falling from cliffs near Langton Matravers

Emergency services were called to Guillemot Ledge on Saturday afternoon

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 20th Sep 2022

A man has died after falling from cliffs near Langton Matravers.

Dorset Police were called to cliffs at Guillemot Ledge at around 4.47pm on Saturday (17 September) afternoon.

The coastguard, ambulance service and the RNLI also responded.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police told Greatest Hits Radio Dorset:

"Very sadly it was confirmed that the man, aged 69 and from Milton Keynes, was pronounced dead at the scene. The death is not being treated as suspicious.

"His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this difficult time."

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