An eighty-year-old woman has sadly died in Dorset after falling from a height.

Firefighters, police officers and the ambulance service were all called to the Purbeck village of Worth Matravers on Saturday.

The incident happened in the area of Winspit Road.

The death is not being treated as suspicious and the woman’s family has been notified and the coroner has been informed.

Worth Matravers, which is 4 miles west of Swanage, is located a short distance from the cliffs. The coastal beauty spots of Chapman's Pool, St Aldhelm's Head and Winspit Quarry are all nearby.

A spokesperson for Swanage Fire Station said: “One crew was sent to Worth Matravers for a multi-agency incident involving a person falling from height.

“Unfortunately, the person passed away on scene and thoughts are with their family at this time.”

Dorset Police, which are leading on the incident, have been contacted for more information.