A major search was launched yesterday (January 26) at Seaford Head West after a report of concern for the welfare of a woman.
Sussex Police have now confirmed the body of a woman was recovered from the water at Newhaven Harbour today and she was declared dead at the scene.
Police at Newhaven Harbour on Tuesday, January 27 (Image: Submitted)
Police had been called to Beach Road, Newhaven, at around 1pm following a report of concern for the welfare of a person in the water.
The woman’s next of kin have been informed, police said.
A Sussex Police spokesman said: “The death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be prepared for HM Coroner.”
The coastguard and RNLI volunteers assisted with the search.
A spokesman from Brighton RNLI said: “Our volunteers were tasked at 1.10pm today following reports of a person in the water at Newhaven Beach.
“The lifeboat launched immediately to assist, but shortly after launch Coastguard confirmed the casualty had been recovered from the water by police and brought onto the beach. Our crew remained on task to provide medical support if needed until other emergency services arrived.
“The casualty was handed over to emergency services for further care and the lifeboat was stood down, returning to station at 2.28pm.
“Our thoughts are with everyone involved.
“If you see someone in trouble in the water, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”
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