Man dies at Beachy Head

A 24-year-old man died at Beachy Head earlier this year, an inquest heard.
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Thomas Bailey was found dead on January 9.

An inquest at Eastbourne Town Hall on Thursday (October 29), heard Mr Bailey, a software programmer from Hampshire, had taken the train to Eastbourne alone, before taking his own life at the cliffs.

Mr Bailey’s GP report from Plymouth University said he didn’t show any signs of depression, the inquest heard.

Eastbourne Town Hall (Photo by Jon Rigby) SUS-190425-155043008Eastbourne Town Hall (Photo by Jon Rigby) SUS-190425-155043008
Eastbourne Town Hall (Photo by Jon Rigby) SUS-190425-155043008
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East Sussex’s coroner Alan Craze ruled that Mr Bailey took his own life.

If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this article, the Samaritans may be able to help - the charity’s helpline number is 116 123.

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