Man dies after falling from rocks near Ballycastle

NI Ambulance crews were called to the scene Credit: McAuley Media

A man has died after falling on Fair Head cliff near Ballycastle.

The man fell while climbing rocks on Northern Ireland's north coast.

The coastguard received a call alerting them to the accident shortly after 1pm on Thursday.

A coastguard rescue helicopter from Scotland was sent along with cliff rescue teams.

The PSNI and the Ambulance Service also attended.

A coastguard spokesperson said the man was recovered from the bottom of the cliff by the rescue helicopter.

The man was declared dead at the scene.

A coastguard rescue helicopter was involved Credit: McAuley Media