A multi-agency emergency response was launched on Eastbourne seafront on Monday morning (September 28) following reports of a person in the sea.

HM Coastguard confirmed it responded to an incident at 10:18am on Monday.

A spokesperson said: “Eastbourne Coastguard Rescue Team, RNLI Eastbourne lifeboat, Southeast Coast Ambulance Service and Sussex Police were sent and the incident concluded at around 11.30am.”

Eastbourne Coastguard said on social media that a woman ‘was successfully brought from the water’ where they performed casualty care before the attending ambulance crew took over.

A spokesperson for the Coastguard said: “A huge thank you to the first informant, who not only raised the alarm but also stayed at the scene to assist our team with our equipment. Your help was greatly appreciated.”

South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) confirmed it was called to reports of a person in need of medical attention who ‘had been recovered from the water’ shortly after 11am on Monday.

A spokesperson for SECAmb said: “Ambulance crews attended and one patient was assessed and treated at the scene before being taken to a local hospital for further treatment.”

The RNLI confirmed it was tasked by HM Coastguard to respond to the incident at approximately 10:49am.

Sussex Police has been approached for comment.