Body found at Lancing beach: photos show HM Coastguard Search and Rescue team, police and black tent

Published 29th Mar 2024, 16:39 BST

Updated 30th Mar 2024, 10:04 BST

HM Coastguard Search and Rescue and police were spotted at Lancing beach yesterday afternoon (Friday, March 29).

A photographer submitted images showing police officers, rescue crew members and what looks like a black tent at Widewater.

A Sussex Police spokesperson has now confirmed: “Police were called to Lancing beach around 2.35pm on Friday (29 March) after a body was discovered by a member of the public. Officers are currently in attendance at the scene and no further information is available at this time.”