Hunt for missing swimmer at Brighton
A multi-agency search is underway along the Brighton beach coast for a missing swimmer.
Police confirmed they were called 7.32am today to reports of a missing male.
A spokesman said officers have now stood down and the matter has been passed to the coastguard.
A helicopter and lifeboat crews are involved with paramedics standing by, the focus is seemingly around Brighton Palace Pier.
This story will be updated as more is known.