Updated: Investigation underway after body found on A27 in Brighton

Liam Cooper

Published: 3:15 pm April 9, 2023

Updated: 10:14 am October 8, 2025

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Parts of the A27 in Brighton were closed in Brighton following the discovery of a body.

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The incident occurred around 11:30 pm on Friday evening between Coldean Lane and the Woodingdean turnoff at Brighton.

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