In photos: body of man found on Seaford beach identified, say Sussex Police

A photographer submitted pictures to this newspaper on Tuesday showing a heavy police presence at the beach, with several police vehicles, officers and members of HM Coastguard at the scene.

South East Coast Ambulance Service also attended the incident and emergency service workers blocked off the scene by holding up blankets.

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A Sussex Police spokesperson said on Tuesday: “Emergency services were called to Seaford Beach at around 11.30am this morning after the body of a man found on the beach. Enquiries are ongoing, alongside partner agencies, to identify the man and establish the full circumstances of the situation.”

Police said the was beach ‘likely to remain closed for some time’ while the investigation was ongoing and thanked the public for their patience and understanding.

A police spokesperson said: “No further information is available at this time.”

The beach was reopened to the public in the afternoon.

UPDATE: A Sussex Police spokesperson said on Thursday, August 8: “Emergency services were called to Seaford Beach on July 30 after a report of a body found on the beach. The man was confirmed as deceased and he has now been identified. His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time. A report will be prepared for HM Coroner.”