Emergency services called to Brighton after young men injured trying to climb West Pier
A spokesperson for HM Coastguard said several services were in attendance after multiple 999 calls in the area.
"HM Coastguard received multiple 999 calls at around 13:40 this afternoon (01 July), when two people were seen to be in difficulty in the water at West Pier, Brighton,” they said.
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Hide Ad“Newhaven and Shoreham coastguard rescue teams, Brighton RNLI lifeboat, South East Ambulance Service and Sussex Police were sent.
“The two people were brought to shore by lifeguards and passed into the care of the ambulance service.”
A spokesperson for HM Coastguard Shoreham, addressing members of the public on Facebook, added: “On arrival the individuals had exited the water after falling from the old West pier . Both sustained serious cuts and also a suspected dislocated shoulder after falling from the pier into the water. Both were in the care of SECAMB and were taking to hospital for further treatment.
Climbing on old structures in or over water, tombstoning or jumping into water from height is dangerous. There’s always a possibility of submerged rocks, metal or shallow water. DONT DO IT ! STAY SAFE!”
Sussex Police, and South East Coast Ambulance Service have also been approached for comment. Pictures by Eddie Mitchell.
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