A BODY has been discovered on a Dorset beach.

Detectives confirmed that a man had been found on the rocks under the cliff at East Beach, West Bay.

It is believed a dog walker alerted officers at 7.45am this morning.

The beach has been cordoned off while dozens of officers remain at the scene.

Detective Sergeant Steve Broadhurst, of Weymouth CID, said: "While we are keeping an open mind all the signs are that this is not suspicious."

Many shocked dog walkers and residents gathered nearby as the scene was examined.

A number of police and forensic team vehicles are in the car park.

The body has now been removed from the beach.

A Dorset Police spokesperson said: "Dorset Police were called at 7.45am on Sunday to a report of a possible body on the beach at West Bay.

"A middle-aged man was located below the cliffs.

“His injuries were consistent with having fallen from a height."