Man who fell from Peacehaven clifftop in van identified

Emergency services at Peacehaven <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Emergency services at Peacehaven (Image: Newsquest)
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Police have identified a man who was found dead after a van fell from a clifftop.

The incident, which occurred at the Peacehaven cliffs yesterday afternoon at around 4.30pm, led to part of the clifftop being cordoned off and a significant emergency response. 

Police have now confirmed that the man has been formally identified and was 38-years-old, from Brighton.

The full circumstances of the incident are being investigated and the coroner's office has been informed. 

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