A young woman who was rescued from the sea off Brighton has died, police said.
The woman, in her twenties and from Lewes, was spotted in the water in the early hours of the morning, sparking a huge operation.
Sussex Police said: “Police were called following concerns for a woman in the sea off the coast of Brighton just before 3am on Wednesday 16 April.
“Emergency services responded to the scene and the woman, in her twenties and from Lewes, was taken to hospital where she was sadly pronounced deceased.
“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.”
UPDATE An inquest into the death of Betty Matilda Griffiths, 21, is due to open in Horsham on Tuesday 29 April.
So sad. Condolences to friends and family