01/09/2014

Man's Body Found On Brighton Beach

A man's body has been found on Brighton beach.

It is understood the discovery was made by a member of the public at around 9.25am on Sunday.

A section of the beach was cordoned off to allow emergency services to attend the scene and recover the body.

Police have said it is too early to establish how the man died, or if his death is suspicious.

(JP/CD)

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