Fall victim was woman in her 80s, police confirm

An elderly Dorset woman died after falling from a height, police have confirmed.

As previously reported, firefighters, police officers and the ambulance service were all called to the Purbeck village of Worth Matravers on Saturday, following reports of a person falling from a height.

It has not been disclosed how the person came to fall.

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.

Dorset Police has today confirmed that it was a woman, aged in her 80s from Poole, who fell and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers say her death is not being treated as suspicious and the family and coroner have been informed.

A spokesperson said: "Dorset Police received a report at 2.03pm on Saturday June 22 2024 from the ambulance service relating to of a woman in need of medical attention in the area of Winspit Road at Worth Matravers.

"Officers attended and very sadly the woman, aged in her 80s and from Poole, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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

"Our thoughts are with the woman’s family and loved ones at this very difficult time."