72-year-old man falls to death at Malham Cove

The man, from Ossett, West Yorkshire, was pronounced dead at the scene after falling from Malham Cove, a 300-metre wide natural limestone formation, at 4.30pm yesterday.

North Yorkshire Police said there were not thought to be any suspicious circumstances and that no-one else is being sought in connection with the incident.

A spokesman said: “However, police enquiries are being carried out on behalf of the coroner to investigate the circumstances leading up to the tragic death.”

The man was wearing black walking trousers, lumberjack checked shirt, black sleeveless jacket black North Face walking shoes and carrying a blue rucksack.

Detective Sergeant Steve Menzies, of Harrogate CID, said: “Although I do not believe there are suspicious circumstances surrounding this death, I urge anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen someone matching the description of the man who died to get in touch with the police as soon as possible, so that I can establish his movements prior to the incident.”

Anyone with information should contact Skipton police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Simon Crossley or email [email protected].