This afternoon, around 4pm on September 3, 2024, emergency services were mobilised to Western Esplanade, Hove, following reports of a man’s body discovered on the beach. Concerned members of the public dialed 999 after making the grim discovery.
Responders from Sussex Police" link="linked" id="95721">Sussex Police, South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb), and the Coastguard quickly arrived at the scene. To facilitate a thorough investigation, the beach was temporarily closed to the public, with officers working diligently to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.