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Man's body recovered from sea at Brighton beach

Craig BuchanSouth East
News imageSupplied A police car parked by the side of the road. The building behind has signs towards yoga, swim and gym. There are several bicycles.Supplied
Emergency services were called to Brighton beach early on Wednesday

The body of a man has been recovered from the sea in Brighton, according to police.

Emergency services were called to Brighton beach at about 06:40 BST after concern was raised for a person in the water, Sussex Police said.

A spokesperson said: "The body of a man was recovered from the sea, and sadly, he was pronounced deceased at the scene."

The man, who has not been identified, was found near Sea Lanes swimming pool on Madeira Drive.

News imageSupplied Two four-by-four vehicles parked by the side of a road. They have a yellow and blue livery and HM Coastguard is written across their bonnets.Supplied
The man was found near Sea Lanes swimming pool on Madeira Drive, according to police

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