Emergency service crews called to Eastbourne Pier

Emergency service crews were called to Eastbourne Pier following concerns for the welfare of a man.

Officers said they responded to a call from the coastguard at around 1.30pm on Friday, February 25.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said, “The man was spoken to and brought to safety.”

Eastbourne RNLI said it was also called to the incident.

A spokesperson said, “The incident was brought to a conclusion with the distressed casualty being taken into the care and safety of police officers on scene.”