A warning of "further imminent falls" has led to people being told to stay away from a cliff in Cornwall this week. 

Cornwall Council has warned people not to use the steps at Whipsiderry Beach in Newquay, and to keep away from the cliffs there for their own safety. 

It follows a large fall there earlier this week, which led to the steps and surrounding footpath being closed for safety reasons, and to allow specialist engineers to carry out investigations on site.

The public was urged to "stay away" from the area, and beach users walking from Porth or Watergate Bay were told to check tide times to avoid being cut off.

This morning (Friday) Cornwall Council revealed that an emergency specialist survey hand found there is a risk of "further imminent falls" in the area.

A post shared on the Cornwall Council Facebook page said: “Following the recent fall at Whispiderry Beach. We have carried out a specialist survey indicating a risk of further imminent falls in the area.

“In the interest of public safety, the steps will remain closed in the short-term while we continue to monitor the situation.

“Please stay away from the cliffs and be aware of the tide times when visiting the beaches as there is a risk of tidal cut-offs.

“If you see anyone in trouble at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”

Whipsiderry was the location for a community-led protest back in March, by locals who were campaigning to have work stopped to fill in caves at the base of the cliffs, to enable properties to be developed on top of the 200-foot cliff.