Yesterday evening, May 7, at around 5.22pm, police were called to the cliffs at Saltdean.
It came after reports that two men had climbed over the barrier and were near the cliff edge.
Police attended and spoke with the men, who were film makers, as they headed into Saltdean.
Earlier this year, East Sussex County Council warned the public to “stay clear” of the cliff edge, due to the risk of areas of the chalk cliffs falling away.
The two film makers were spoken to by police after climbing over the barriers (Image: Sussex News and Pictures)
A spokeswoman for the council said: “Chalk cliffs are extremely unstable and can fall at any time, without warning.
“There are many overhangs and cracks along East Sussex’s cliffs that visitors may not be able to see, and often people underestimate the risks they are taking.
“We all want people to come to East Sussex and enjoy its beautiful coastline but would urge people to do so safely and be aware of the danger that chalk cliffs present.”
Despite the monitoring of the cliffs, the majority of falls along the coast happen with no warning.
Members of the public should call 999 and ask for the Coastguard, if they see anyone in danger or witness someone fall. People are advised not to attempt to rescue them.
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