Body found in search for person in the water by Brighton Pier

Officers explained that emergency services had been investigating a report of a person in the sea off Brighton Palace Pier on Wednesday, April 12.

A Sussex Police spokesperson added: “Searches were conducted by RNLI Lifeboats, volunteers, and the HM Coastguard helicopter, as well as by Coastguards and Sussex Police officers on shore.

“Sadly, a body was found on the beach at Saltdean at about 8.15am on Thursday, April 13.”

An investigation into the circumstances is ongoing and further updates will be provided in due course, according to police.

Newhaven RNLI has since posted on social media: “Our crew have been stood down after +10 hours of searching for a person in the water near Brighton Palace Pier. Our volunteers worked tirelessly throughout this multi-agency response in challenging conditions. Now our thoughts are with their loved ones at this difficult time.”

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