Tragedy at Splash Point: Teen Dies After Falling from Cliffs
Emergency crews rushed to Splash Point in Seaford just before 10pm on Thursday, February 29, 2024, after a 14-year-old boy was found at the foot of the cliffs. Despite frantic efforts by coastguards, firefighters, ambulance teams, police, and the Newhaven Lifeboat crew, the youngster was pronounced dead at the scene.
Massive Rescue Effort Launched
- HM Coastguard teams from Birling Gap and Newhaven
- Coastguard Helicopter 163 dispatched from Lydd
- Two East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service appliances
- South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) officers
- Sussex Police
- Newhaven Lifeboat crew
A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “Emergency services responded to an incident at Splash Point in Seaford shortly before 10 pm. A 14-year-old local boy was tragically discovered at the foot of the cliffs and pronounced deceased at the scene.”
They added there are no suspicious circumstances and the case has been handed to the coroner for further inquiry.
School and Community Rally Together
Seaford Head School has reached out to parents in a heartfelt message, mourning the sudden loss of one of their students. To help those affected, the school has provided a list of support resources:
- Winston’s Wish – 08088 202 021 (guidance following bereavement)
- Samaritans – 116 123 (24-hour listening service)
- SANEline – 0300 304 7000 (mental health support)
- Childline – 0800 1111 (help for children and young people)
- Young Minds – Text YM to 58258 (youth mental health support)
- Sussex Mental Healthline – 0300 5000 101 (local mental health assistance)
The community is urged to seek support and look out for one another during this devastating time.
