The body of a woman has been found after police were called to cliffs this afternoon.

Officers confirmed the body of a 45-year-old woman was discovered near Eastbourne this afternoon.

Police were called to Beachy Head cliffs shortly after 1pm.

The woman's death is not being treated as suspicious.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: "Emergency services were called to the coast near Eastbourne at about 1.10pm on Wednesday. Sadly, the body of a 45-year-old woman was found.

"Her death is not being treated as suspicious and her next of kin have been informed.

"Officers will prepare a report for HM Coroner."