A MAN in his 50s died whilst swimming in the sea on New Year’s Day.
The swimmer got into difficulty in the water near Brighton and despite efforts from the coastguard, police and air ambulance he died at the scene.
A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “Police were alerted to a man who had been recovered from the sea after getting into difficulty to the west of Brighton Palace Pier at around 10.35am on Thursday 1 January.
“A 51-year-old man from Kettering was brought to shore and received medical attention. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
“The coroner has been informed, and the death is not being treated as suspicious.”