Just after 5:30pm HM coastguard requested the launch of Shoreham Inshore Lifeboat and mobilised Newhaven Coastguard, Shoreham Coastguard and Coastguard helicopter 163 to proceed to the area around the Brighton Palace Pier after they had received reports of someone entering the water in the area.
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The coastguard Helicopter along with Shoreham ILB were seen to be carrying out a search between Brighton marina and West pier, whilst Coastguard officers joined by Sussex Police were seen to be searching the shoreline.