A TEENAGER was airlifted to hospital after he fell down cliffs on the North-East coast.
The 16-year-old fell 80ft at Marsden, between Sunderland and South Shields.
Paramedics, helped by firefighters, stabilised the youth and gave him oxygen.
He was placed on a stretcher and picked up from the beach by an RAF rescue helicopter from Boulmer, North-umberland.
The Sea King helicopter made the short journey to South Tyneside General Hospital, where the victim was treated for suspected ankle and spinal injuries.
He was detained overnight, but his condition was not thought to be life-threatening.
Police said there appeared to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding the fall, which happened at 7pm on Saturday.
Witnesses are asked to call police on 0191-454 7555.
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