Police launch investigation after body found off Sussex coast

The body of a woman was spotted by a passing boat in the Channel, five miles off Brighton.

A lifeboat was sent to recover the body and bring her back to the RNLI station at Brighton Marina.

An investigation has been launched to identify the person and understand what happened.

Coastguards at the scene this morning (Image: EDDIE MITCHELL) A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: “Police were called at around 12.30pm on Saturday, April 19 after a woman’s body was found by a member of the public in the sea about five miles off the coast of Brighton.

“The RNLI recovered the body.

“Enquiries are ongoing, alongside partner agencies, to identify the woman and establish the full circumstances of the situation.”