Menu
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)
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)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
13 April 2007
Public workers can't afford houses in the UK
Key public sector workers, such as teachers, nurses and police, cannot afford to buy a house in 70 per cent of Britain's towns, according to a Halifax survey.
Public workers can't afford houses in the UK
Key public sector workers, such as teachers, nurses and police, cannot afford to buy a house in 70 per cent of Britain's towns, according to a Halifax survey.
23 January 2006
British climbers die in Alps fall
Two British climbers have lost their lives in a fall while attempting to scale a frozen waterfall in the Italian Alps. Peter James Hussey, a 46-year-old father of two from Lincoln, and Sarah Kathleen Ball, 33, from Ambleside, died from injures they received in a 300ft fall on Saturday.
British climbers die in Alps fall
Two British climbers have lost their lives in a fall while attempting to scale a frozen waterfall in the Italian Alps. Peter James Hussey, a 46-year-old father of two from Lincoln, and Sarah Kathleen Ball, 33, from Ambleside, died from injures they received in a 300ft fall on Saturday.
26 July 2012
Man Falls 100ft From Tate Modern Balcony
A man in his late 40s has died after falling 100ft from a balcony at the Tate Modern onto the pavement below. Members of the public enjoying the sun on the banks of the Thames witnessed the “well-dress” man fall from the balcony of the Member’s Room at the gallery. Winesses took to Twitter to express their shock at what they had just seen.
Man Falls 100ft From Tate Modern Balcony
A man in his late 40s has died after falling 100ft from a balcony at the Tate Modern onto the pavement below. Members of the public enjoying the sun on the banks of the Thames witnessed the “well-dress” man fall from the balcony of the Member’s Room at the gallery. Winesses took to Twitter to express their shock at what they had just seen.
18 February 2015
UK Unemployment Falls
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that unemployment in the UK now stands at 5.7%, having fallen by 97,000 in the three months to December. This means the number of adults now in work stands at 73.2%. The figures also show an increase in average earnings with bonuses, up 2.1% compared to a year earlier.
UK Unemployment Falls
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that unemployment in the UK now stands at 5.7%, having fallen by 97,000 in the three months to December. This means the number of adults now in work stands at 73.2%. The figures also show an increase in average earnings with bonuses, up 2.1% compared to a year earlier.
08 July 2014
Two-Year-Old Dies After Fire Surround Falls On Her At Family Home
A two-year-old girl has died from injuries she sustained when a fire surround fell on her at her family home in Lakenham in Norwich. Trinity Coward died at Norfolk and Norwich Hospital following the accident on Sunday.
Two-Year-Old Dies After Fire Surround Falls On Her At Family Home
A two-year-old girl has died from injuries she sustained when a fire surround fell on her at her family home in Lakenham in Norwich. Trinity Coward died at Norfolk and Norwich Hospital following the accident on Sunday.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:After a dry start this morning rain will spread from the northwest across all parts. This afternoon will be dull with some patchy rain and drizzle. Becoming much milder through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:A cloudy evening and night with a little light rain or drizzle, perhaps some clear periods developing along the east coast. A very mild night everywhere. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
