Distressed woman rescued off coast of West Sussex

Crews from Shoreham Coastguard were called to deal with reports that a woman was struggling in the water east of Worthing pier around lunchtime.

A spokesperson confirmed the rescue was a success and said the woman was handed over to medics.

In a statement on social media, Shoreham Coastguard said: “Our all weather lifeboat was launched to a report of a distressed woman in the water east of Worthing Pier on Monday lunchtime. The @ShorehamCG rescued the casualty from the water while the lifeboat crew stood by & she was taken into the care of medics.”