Woman Critically Hurt in Brighton Fall Sparks Police Watchdog Probe
Dramatic Rescue on Brighton Promenade
Emergency crews rushed to Marine Parade, Brighton, on Wednesday afternoon after a woman plunged from a height near Madeira Drive. The fall left her with serious injuries.
Police Had Prior Contact with Woman
Officers reportedly had previous interactions with the woman before the incident. South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) and the Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance swiftly responded. She was airlifted to Royal Sussex County Hospital for urgent treatment.
Independent Watchdog Launches Investigation
A Sussex Police spokesman told UKNIP: “On Wednesday (30 July) at around 1.40pm, emergency services received reports of concern for a woman’s welfare in Madeira Drive, Brighton. Officers engaged with the woman, who was taken to hospital by the Ambulance Service with serious injuries.”
Following procedure, Sussex Police have referred the case to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to their prior involvement. The woman’s current condition remains undisclosed.
