THE police and council are investigating a Russian rock music festival which is being advertised to take place above the cliffs at Ovingdean.

Sussex Police have said neither the force or Brighton and Hove City Council have been contacted regarding licensing or safety and have so far not been able to get in touch with the organisers.

The Eastwood Festival is being advertised as a two day Russian rock music festival with tickets being sold for £200 each.

The force has urged people to hold off purchasing tickets “until the validity of the event can be confirmed and relevant licences have been granted”.

Chief Inspector Chris Veale of Sussex Police said: "Until we are able to ascertain the validity of both this website and the event we would ask residents who are thinking of attending to exercise caution and take our advice into account before providing your bank details for payment.

"We will continue to attempt to make contact with event organisers and land owners and will provide more information as and when it comes to light."