A spokesperson for HM Coastguard said: "(we were) alerted of an incident today, 10 April, at around 5:30pm in Brighton. Newhaven and Shoreham Coastguard Rescue Teams and Shoreham and Brighton lifeboats were tasked to assist Sussex Police with reports of a person in the water. Searches were concluded with nobody found to be in danger and the assets were stood down.”
A spokesperson for Sussex Police added: “Emergency services were called to Brighton beach at around 5.30pm on Thursday (10 April) after a member of the public reported seeing a child enter the sea.
“The Coastguard and RNLI conducted an extensive search of the water.
“Following further engagement with the informant and other members of the public in the area, no evidence was identified of anyone at risk and the incident was stood down.”
1. Search and Rescue operation near Brighton called off
Photo: Eddie Mitchell. Photo: Eddie Mitchell
2. Search and Rescue operation near Brighton called off
Search and Rescue operation near Brighton called off. Photo: Eddie Mitchell