Body found at Lancing beach: photos show HM Coastguard Search and Rescue team, police and black tent

A photographer submitted images showing police officers, rescue crew members and what looks like a black tent at Widewater.

A Sussex Police spokesperson has now confirmed: “Police were called to Lancing beach around 2.35pm on Friday (29 March) after a body was discovered by a member of the public. Officers are currently in attendance at the scene and no further information is available at this time.”