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UK police pull bodies of three women from sea at Brighton

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Posted on May 13, 2026

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· Last updated: May 13, 2026

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British Police Recover Three Women's Bodies from Brighton Sea Incident

Details of the Brighton Sea Tragedy

Incident Overview

LONDON, May 13 (Reuters) - British police said on Wednesday they had recovered the bodies of three women from the sea in Brighton and were working to establish how the "tragic incident" had happened.

Emergency Response

Local media reported that multiple emergency vehicles, lifeboats and a helicopter attended the scene on the seafront on the eastern side of the city in southern England.

Police Statement

"This is a tragic incident and fast-moving enquiries are ongoing to confirm the identities of these three women and understand exactly what has happened," Adam Hays, chief superintendent at Sussex Police, said in a statement.

Timeline of Events

The police said they were called at 05.45 local time (0445 GMT) over concerns about three women in the sea, and would provide further updates when available.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Sarah Young; Editing by Kate Holton)

Key Takeaways

  • Sussex Police responded at 05:45 BST, deploying lifeboats, a helicopter, and emergency crews to Brighton seafront (theguardian.com)
  • Chief Superintendent Adam Hays described the case as a “tragic incident,” with identity confirmations and cause-of-death inquiries underway (theguardian.com)
  • Similar past incidents along the Brighton coast have involved rapid multi-agency response, highlighting the perils of the sea and the importance of coordinated emergency efforts (sussexexpress.co.uk)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at Brighton's seafront?
Police recovered the bodies of three women from the sea on Brighton's eastern seafront after responding to reports of a tragic incident.
When were the police called to Brighton's seafront?
Police were called at 05.45 local time (0445 GMT) over concerns about three women in the sea.
Are the identities of the women known?
No, the police are still working to confirm the identities of the three women recovered from the sea.
How are authorities investigating the Brighton incident?
Authorities, including emergency crews, lifeboats, and a helicopter, attended the scene. Police are conducting fast-moving enquiries to determine what happened.
Who is leading the police investigation?
Chief superintendent Adam Hays of Sussex Police is leading the investigation and provided official statements on the incident.

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