Eastbourne: Emergency services called after car found in lake

Police, firefighters and the ambulance service was called to the scene at around 9am at Shinewater lake, off Larkspur Drive.

Two fire engines attended and rescuers searched the lake and car to see if anyone was inside.

The technical rescue units from Lewes and Battle also attended.

Emergency services were at the scene for more than two hours.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “Police were informed of a car in Shinewater Lake, in Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne, shortly before 9am on Saturday, August 31.

“Emergency services responded to the scene and the vehicle was confirmed to be unattended.

“The local authority and the Environment Agency have been made aware, and police have since stood down from the scene.”

An East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were called on August 31 at 9.04am to reports of a car in a lake in Shinewater Park, Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne.

“Crews from Eastbourne and Technical Rescue Units were in attendance. A full search of the vehicle was carried out confirming there were no persons trapped inside. There were no casualties reported and the fire service were stood down, leaving the scene at 11.13am.

“Sussex Police and SECAMb were also in attendance and the Environment agency were also informed.”