Durdle Door: Cliff-fall woman had beautiful soul, says friend

Tahira Jabeen fell from cliffs above Man o' War beach, near Durdle Door and Lulworth

A woman who died after falling from a cliff on the Jurassic Coast had a "heart of gold", her friends have said.

Tahira Jabeen, from Birmingham, died from her injuries at Man o' War beach, near Durdle Door in Dorset, on Monday at about 15:00 BST.

Before the fall she was seen attempting to descend the cliff on an area without a path, while beachgoers shouted for her to "get back".

Dorset Police said her death was not being treated as suspicious.

Friends have paid tribute to Ms Jabeen on social media.

One described her as "one of a kind", while another said there was "no beautiful soul better" than hers.

The beach is accessed by a steep path and steps

An online fundraising page set up to support her family has, so far, raised more than £1,800.

A tribute on the page said: "A much-loved and missed wonderful lady with a heart of gold, Tahira Jabeen lost her life after falling from a cliff in Dorset while making memories with her daughter - leaving behind five beautiful girls who will not be able to replace her."

Supporter Sharon Edwards added: "Can't believe this has happened, she was the life and soul for all who knew her. Will miss her cheeky banter. RIP lovely lady."

University of Wales Trinity Saint David, where Ms Jabeen was a student, said in a statement it was "saddened to hear" of her death "in such tragic circumstances".

A spokeswoman added: "We wish to extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to her family and friends at this difficult time.

"Our student services team has been in touch with students and staff at the Birmingham campus to offer support to those who may be affected on hearing this sad news."

Coastguard rescue teams were sent to the beach on Monday afternoon

A spokeswoman for Dorset Police described the fall as a "tragic incident", adding: "There were no suspicious circumstances."

Witnesses said people had shouted at the woman not to climb down the cliff before she fell, and multiple 999 calls from beachgoers were made to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

Emergency services, including coastguard rescue teams, the search and rescue helicopter and the air ambulance were sent to the scene.

The beach is on the Jurassic Coast Unesco World Heritage site, which is part of the privately-owned Lulworth Estate.

Car parks and routes to the coast on the estate have warning signs to stay away from the cliffs and to avoid sitting directly beneath them.

The beach is part of the privately-owned Lulworth Estate

James Weld, who runs the estate, said: "Such a tragedy affects us all and our hearts go out to her family.

"We would re-emphasise our safety messages for visitors to respect the inherent risks of our natural environment whether the sea or the cliffs themselves.

"Far too regularly warning signs are ignored, even when reminded by our rangers, on occasions leading to unnecessary and tragic consequences when they have come to enjoy the Dorset coastline."