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A coastguard helicopter has been searching cliffs for a missing person. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said it had scrambled a helicopter to Langdon Bay, where the White Cliffs of Dover are, last night. A spokesperson said: “HM Coastguard has been assisting Kent Police with the search for a missing person in Dover. “An HM Coastguard helicopter from Lydd was sent in addition to Langdon Bay.” Folkestone’s Coastguard Rescue Team and RNLI lifeboat from Dover also attended. KentOnline has contacted the MCA, police and RNLI for further updates. More as we get it.