21/07/2014

Man Arrested After Man Falls From Cliff

A man in his 20s has been arrested after the other man he was climbing with fell to his death from a coastal cliff in North Yorkshire.

A 51-year-old man fell at Kettleness Point on Friday, according to North Yorkshire Police.

The man has been released on bail pending further inquiries.

It is believed he was climbing with the man who died when the incident occurred.

Temporary Detective Superintendent Steve Smith said: "This is a tragic incident involving two climbers who appear to have got into difficulty, resulting in the death of one of them.

"A full investigation is under way to establish exactly what happened. The family of the dead man are being supported by specially trained officers at this time."

(CD)

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