The body washed up on a beach after a huge search off Brighton during Storm Noa was that of a 21-year-old Brighton man, police say.
Sussex Police this afternoon said the man’s next of kin have been informed.
In a statement, they said: “Following an extensive search of the waters around Brighton Pier yesterday evening (12 April), we have sadly found the body of a man on the beach at Saltdean.
“He has now been identified as a 21-year-old man from Brighton. His next of kin have been informed.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this tragic incident, but it is not believed to be suspicious.
“We can confirm we are not searching for anyone else in relation to this incident.
“A file will now be prepared for HM Coroner.”
Coastguard helicopters and RNLI lifeboats were involved in the rescue effort, which was launched on Wednesday afternoon after a report of a person in the sea off the coast of the East Sussex city.
The body was found at 8.15am on Thursday, Sussex Police said.
It comes after a woman also died after being spotted in the water off Brighton beach on Tuesday.
Wednesday’s search came as Storm Noa caused havoc across England and Wales, with 75mph gusts of wind leaving hundreds of properties without power, trees down and causing travel delays.
A Coastguard spokeswoman said: “Shortly after 4pm (on Wednesday), HM Coastguard received reports of a person in the water at Doughnut Groyne close to Brighton Pier.
“An extensive search of the area took place throughout the evening until 9pm in challenging conditions.
“The Newhaven, Littlehampton and Shoreham Coastguard rescue teams, alongside Shoreham and Newhaven RNLI all-weather lifeboats, Sussex Police and the Coastguard helicopters from Lee-On-Solent and Lydd were sent to assist.
“Further searches have been conducted from 6am (on Thursday), in more favourable weather conditions. The search ended around 8am.”
A Sussex Police spokesman said: “An investigation into the circumstances is ongoing and further updates will be provided in due course.”
