POLICE attended an incident near a clifftop road.

A passerby described seeing officers at the top of the cliffs at Brighton Marina, near the A259 Marine Drive, yesterday.

They were seen shortly after 1pm and Sussex Police were contacted for comment.

A response was received at midday today.

A Sussex Police spokeswoman said: "Police were called to Brighton Marina cliffs at 1pm on Monday after concern for the welfare of a woman on the wrong side of the fence. 

"Officers attended and the ensured the woman safely returned to the path."