THE body of a woman has been found on a North Yorkshire beach.

North Yorkshire Police said it received reports at 7.30am today that a woman’s body had been found on Whitby beach.

A police spokesman said: "Officers attended the scene, near the cliff lift, following the call from a member of the public who was walking their dog.

"Ambulance crews and the coastguard also attended and, sadly, the woman was pronounced dead.

"Officers are currently working to confirm the her identity."

Police do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident, the spokesman added.