Brighton beach LIVE: Bodies of 3 women recovered from sea as police swarm area
Emergency services swarmed Brighton Beach this morning after three
Emergency services rushed to Brighton beach this morning after the bodies of three women were found in the sea, Sussex Police have confirmed. RNLI boats were spotted in the water, and police were called over concerns for the welfare of three women in the sea off Brighton at around 5.45am today.
Chief Superintendent Adam Hays said: “This is a tragic incident and fast-moving enquiries are ongoing to confirm the identities of these three women and understand exactly what has happened. I know this is concerning for the community, but I would ask the public to stay away from the scene at this time while emergency services continue their work. We will provide further updates as soon as they are available.”
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Sussex Police confirmed that the bodies of three women were recovered from the water near Madeira Drive.
Sussex Police statement in full
Sussex Police said: "Emergency services were called to concerns for the welfare of three women in the sea off Brighton at around 5.45am this morning (13 May). Sadly, the bodies of three women were recovered from the water near Madeira Drive."
Chief Superintendent Adam Hays said: "This is a tragic incident and fast-moving enquiries are ongoing to confirm the identities of these three women and understand exactly what has happened.
"I know this is concerning for the community, but I would ask the public to stay away from the scene at this time while emergency services continue their work. We will provide further updates as soon as they are available."
'This is a tragic incident'
Chief Superintendent Adam Hays said: "This is a tragic incident and fast-moving enquiries are ongoing to confirm the identities of these three women and understand exactly what has happened."
'Stay away from the scene'
Chief Superintendent Adam Hays said: “I know this is concerning for the community, but I would ask the public to stay away from the scene at this time while emergency services continue their work.”
Sussex Police confirms 3 bodies
Sussex Police said: "Emergency services were called to concerns for the welfare of three women in the sea off Brighton at around 5.45am this morning (13 May). Sadly, the bodies of three women were recovered from the water near Madeira Drive."
More images from the scene
A heavy police presence remains around the beach, with a cordon in place.
Where is Brighton Beach?
Brighton Beach is an eight-mile stretch of stony shoreline stretching along the city in the South of England.
What do we know so far?
Emergency services rushed to Brighton beach this morning after bodies were found on the shore, according to a photographer at the scene.
Coastguard boats were spotted in the water, and there was a huge police presence on the shore.
A local source near the scene told the Daily Express that the bodies belonged to three girls, although this has not been confirmed by police.
More images from the scene
Images from the scene show a large police presence in the beach car park.
Coastguard and police on scene
Coastguard boats were spotted in the water, and there was a huge police presence on the shore.
Bodies 'of 3 girls' discovered
A local source near the scene told the Daily Express that the bodies belonged to three girls, although this has not been confirmed by police.
Photos show a search underway at the scene
Photos show a search underway at the scene
