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Orlaith Clinton

Portrush: Police confirm man's death after cliff fall

A man has died after falling from a cliff in Portrush on Monday evening.

Police say they received "a report for a concern for safety" of a man in the Ramore Avenue area of Portrush at approximately 6.45pm last night, July 3.

In a statement to Belfast Live, a PSNI spokesperson said: "Officers attended along with our colleagues from other emergency services, including HM Coastguard. Sadly, the man died at the scene. His death is not being treated as suspicious."

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Coleraine and Ballycastle Coastguard Rope Rescue Teams were tasked to the scene.

"[Crews were tasked] to reports of a person fallen from the cliffs at Ramore Head, Portrush," a social media post from the Coastguard read.

"A casualty was recovered but sadly declared deceased at the scene."

DUP MP Carla Lockhart said: "Such sad news - our thoughts are very much with all those caught up in this tragic incident. The beginning of the summer holidays and a family plunged into grief.

"Many thanks to our emergency services who are always to the fore in times of need."

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