A man has been found dead near a railway bridge.

Police and ambulances were called to a medical incident in Heene Road, Worthing, near the Jacob’s Ladder railway bridge at around 10.15pm last night.

The man, a 59-year-old, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “Sadly, a 59-year-old man was pronounced deceased at the scene.

“His next of kin have been informed.

“There were no suspicious circumstances and a report will be prepared for HM Coroner.”