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Woman's death confirmed after sea search

Bob Dale & Craig Buchan
BBC News, South East
Eddie Mitchell An orange boat in the sea. There are large waves and a person looking out to sea. Eddie Mitchell
The RNLI says lifeboats from Shoreham and Brighton took part in the search

A woman spotted in the sea off the coast of Brighton has died, police have confirmed.

HM Coastguard and Sussex Police said crews were called to the area near Brighton Palace Pier at about 03:00 BST following reports of a woman being seen in the water.

A Coastguard helicopter, rescue teams from Newhaven and Shoreham and lifeboats from Shoreham and Brighton were sent to the scene.

"A woman, in her 20s and from Lewes, was taken to hospital where she was sadly pronounced deceased," a police spokesperson said.

Eddie Mitchell A helicopter flying above Brighton Palace Pier. Eddie Mitchell
Sussex Police say a woman has died following the air and sea search off the Brighton coast

They added: "Her next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.

"There are no suspicious circumstances, and this will now be a matter for the coroner."

A spokesperson for Brighton Lifeboat Station said: "Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.

"Thank you to everyone involved in the response."

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