Police still working to identify bodies of three women found in sea at Brighton

"Emergency services were called to the beach after concerns were raised for the women's welfare at around 5.45am before three bodies were pulled from the water near Madeira Drive. It is understood that the women were aged between 20 to 30 years old and that they may have entered the water from the beach near where they were discovered before getting into difficulty."

"They were first spotted at Brighton Palace Pier before drifting to the marina, according to PA media. However, Sussex Police said that the families of the three women remain unaware they have lost loved ones as authorities attempt to identify the women and the circumstances that led to their death."

"Police are yet to identify the bodies of three women who were recovered from the sea in Brighton in the early hours of Wednesday. Emergency services were called to the beach after concerns were raised for the women's welfare at around 5.45am before three bodies were pulled from the water near Madeira Drive."

"Sussex Police said they are still investigating the circumstances behind the deaths of the women. I understand the impact this tragic incident has had on the local community and more widely, said Sussex Police Chief Superintendent Adam Hays said in an update on Wednesday evening."

Emergency services were called to Brighton beach after concerns were raised for three women’s welfare at about 5.45am on Wednesday. Three bodies were recovered from the water near Madeira Drive. The women are understood to be aged between 20 and 30 and may have entered the water near where they were found before getting into difficulty. The women were first spotted at Brighton Palace Pier and then drifted toward the marina. Sussex Police said families remain unaware that their loved ones have died while authorities work to identify the women and determine the circumstances leading to their deaths. Police continue investigating the incident.

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