A man is today in hospital with serious head injuries after apparently falling over railings on Brighton seafront.

Police believe the man fell 20ft from Madeira Drive, near the Volks Railway, at 8.40pm on Saturday.

Foul play is not suspected but police are appealing for witnesses.

The man is described as white, aged about 22, 5ft 10in, with short, light-brown hair and of medium build.

He was wearing a black woollen jacket, a mustard-coloured short-sleeve shirt, grey trousers and black shoes.

He was carrying a black and blue rucksack.

Police are not releasing his identity until relatives have been informed.