Police name man who died after pylon fall

Police have identified the man who died after falling from a pylon in Polegate.
Emergency services at the sceneEmergency services at the scene
Emergency services at the scene

Emergency services including an air ambulance were called to Aberdale Road at 7.55am on Friday (July 27) – but, despite their best efforts, they could not save his life.

He was 58-year-old local man Nigel Guy, according to Sussex Police.

A post mortem examination was held on Tuesday, July 31.

Police say an inquest has been opened and adjourned to a date which is yet to be fixed.

His death is not being treated as suspicious.