Seaford Head: Large cliff falls prompts safety alert

The Maritime Coastguard Agency said it received a report of the falls on Wednesday afternoon

An alert for people to stay away from cliff edges and bases in East Sussex has been reiterated following two large cliff falls.

The collapses occurred at Seaford Head, near Eastbourne, at about 15:00 GMT on Wednesday.

Eye-witness Ashley Tyler, 75, described hearing a "rumbling sound" before the chalk cliff came crashing down.

The Maritime Coastguard Agency said "no-one was in danger", and the local council had been informed.

Lewes District Council advised people to stay away from cliff edges and bases over fears of sudden collapses.

Mr Tyler said: "It was pretty dramatic, with the rumbling sound as the chalk came crashing down. I can still hear it now ringing in my head."

Lewes District Council said: "The East Sussex chalk cliffs are unstable and can crumble without warning at any time of year."

Seaford Town Council said its staff had been to the site and fenced off the nearby area.

Officials added plenty of warning signs were in place.

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