Sea search after reports of woman in the water

A search is under way off the coast of Brighton following reports of a woman being seen in the water. HM Coastguard and Sussex Police said crews were called to the area near Brighton Palace Pier at about 03:00 BST on Wednesday. A helicopter and lifeboats from Shoreham and Brighton have been sent to the scene.

Coastguard rescue teams from Newhaven and Shoreham have also been deployed. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook , on X , and on Instagram . Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@bbc.



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