Man dies in fall from rocks on Dorset coast

The man in his 40s fell off rocks at Stair Hole near to Lulworth Cove

The man fell from rocks at Stair Hole, near Lulworth Cove
Published 20th Jul 2021

A man died after falling from rocks at a Dorset beauty spot, police have said.

The man, who was in his 40s, fell off rocks at Stair Hole near to Lulworth Cove at around 6.30pm on Sunday.

Police, paramedics, the air ambulance and coastguard were all sent to the scene, but the man was pronounced dead shortly after.

There were no suspicious circumstances and his family were informed, the force added.

It comes as the coastguard in nearby Swanage issued a warning not to take selfies near cliff edges after an image of a couple appeared posing for the camera next to a huge drop.

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