THE body of a man was recovered from a beach by a coastguard helicopter.

The 38-year-old was found at 2pm yesterday near the cliffs at Beachy Head.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: β€œThe body of a 38-year-old man was recovered from the beach. There were no suspicious circumstances. The coroner for East Sussex has been informed.”

Coastguard crews assisted police in recovering the body.”