Large emergency response after boy goes missing at Brighton beach
A six-year-old boy was reported missing at Brighton beach, sparking a large-scale emergency response this afternoon (Saturday, April 8).
Sussex Police said officers responded to a report of a missing boy at Brighton seafront, at about 2pm. Dozens of police vehicles were pictured at the scene.
Thankfully, the boy was safely located in Brighton shortly after 4.30pm, following a search, police confirmed.
Detective Chief Inspector Andrew Westwood said: "I would like to thank the public, our partners in other emergency services, and our officers for conducting the search.
"The boy has been found safe and has been reunited with his family."