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Police identify three women who died off Brighton beach

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Sussex Police *Brighton Adam Hays Coastguard Bella Sankey

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May 14 Evening

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The Guardian - World News18h ago

Police identify three women who died off Brighton beach

Three women have been identified by police after their bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton beach on Wednesday morning. Emergency services were alerted following concerns for a person's welfare. While next of kin have been informed, formal identification is ongoing before names are released. An investigation is underway to determine how the women entered the water, with no evidence of criminality currently found. Authorities are exploring various hypotheses, including the possibility they entered from the beach and encountered difficulties. The incident has deeply affected the local community, with city officials reviewing safety measures along the seafront.

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The incident is described as an 'utterly heartbreaking tragedy' by Ch Supt Adam Hays.

— Ch Supt Adam Hays

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Next of kin have been informed, but public naming is pending formal identification.

— Sussex police

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Police believe they have identified three women whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton beach.

— Sussex police

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An investigation into how the women came to be in the water is continuing, with no evidence of criminality.

— Sussex police

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One line of inquiry is that the women may have entered the water from the beach and got into difficulty.

— Sussex police

May 13 Evening

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South China Morning PostYesterday

Bodies of 3 women recovered from the sea off UK’s Brighton city

The bodies of three women were recovered from the sea off Brighton on Wednesday morning. Emergency services were alerted around 5:45 am due to concerns for their welfare. The women were pulled from the water near Madeira Drive. Sussex Police confirmed that an extensive search of the water by the coastguard is ongoing, but they are not looking for anyone else. Investigations, including CCTV inquiries, are underway to identify the women and determine the circumstances of their deaths. Authorities are asking the public to avoid the scene while emergency services continue their work and have stated that further updates will be provided.

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The bodies of three women have been recovered from the sea off Brighton.

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Emergency services were called after concerns were raised for the women’s welfare at around 5.45am on Wednesday.

— Sussex Police

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The coastguard is completing an extensive search of the water.

— Chief Superintendent Adam Hays

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CCTV inquiries are being carried out.

— Chief Superintendent Adam Hays

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This is a tragic incident and fast-moving inquiries are ongoing to confirm the identities of these three women and understand exactly what has happened.

— Chief Superintendent Adam Hays

May 13 Morning

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The Guardian - World News2d ago

Bodies of three women recovered from sea off Brighton

Sussex Police have recovered the bodies of three women from the sea off Brighton. Emergency services were alerted to concerns for their welfare around 5:45 am on Wednesday. The women were found near Madeira Drive. Investigations are underway to identify the deceased and determine the circumstances surrounding their deaths. The Coastguard deployed a helicopter, multiple rescue teams, and three RNLI lifeboats to the scene. Police are asking the public to avoid the area while their work continues and have stated further updates will be provided.

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The bodies of three women have been recovered from the sea off Brighton.

— Sussex police

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Emergency services were called to concerns for the welfare of three women in the sea off Brighton at around 5.45am on Wednesday.

— Sussex police

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The women’s bodies were pulled from the water near Madeira Drive.

— Sussex police

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This is a tragic incident and fast-moving inquiries are ongoing to confirm the identities of these three women and understand exactly what has happened.

— Ch Supt Adam Hays

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The coastguard responded to the incident with a helicopter, rescue teams, and three RNLI lifeboats.

— The coastguard