FIREFIGHTERS rescued a man who plunged over cliffs at Dover. The man had been on a ledge calling out for help.

The firefighters were alerted by police at about 2.45am on Sunday and went to the cliff face near Snargate Street.

Leading firefighter Jamie Muddle said crews with first aid equipment were sent up the cliff face on ladders and discovered the victim.

He added: “When they reached the man they were able to stabilise him until paramedics arrived."

Deal’s line rescue unit was called to the scene and the man was strapped to a special stretcher and brought back down the cliff.

Mr Muddle said it was a challenging operation because of the difficult weather conditions and rough terrain.

He added that the man suffered head injuries and a broken arm and was taken to Ashford's William Harvey Hospital.