Police statement in full as bodies of three women recovered Police have issued a short statement this morning after they pulled the bodies of three women from the sea near Brighton. Chief Superintendent Adam Hays from Sussex Police said: “This is a tragic incident and fast-moving inquiries are ongoing to confirm the identities of these three women and understand exactly what has happened. “I know this is concerning for the community, but I would ask the public to stay away from the scene at this time while emergency services continue their work. “We will provide further updates as soon as they are available.” Nicole Wootton-Cane 13 May 2026 09:55 Bodies of three women recovered from sea The bodies of three women were recovered from the sea off Brighton on Wednesday morning, Sussex Police have said. Emergency services were called after concerns were raised for the women’s welfare at around 5.45am on Wednesday, and their bodies were pulled from the water near Madeira Drive.…