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Police identify three women whose bodies were recovered in sea off Brighton coast
Sussex Police say formal identification is underway and no evidence suggests third-party involvement as investigators seek to learn how the women entered the sea.
- On Wednesday morning, Sussex Police recovered three bodies from the sea near Madeira Drive in Brighton; officers believe they have identified the women, aged between 20 and 30, and notified their next of kin.
- Chief Superintendent Adam Hays stated there is no evidence of criminality at present, though the investigation remains sensitive as police pursue multiple hypotheses about how the women entered the water.
- Emergency services, including the Coastguard, responded to reports of concern near Black Rock at 5:45 AM on Wednesday; a large cordon was established as the recovery operation proceeded.
- Hove City Council leader Bella Sankey called the discovery "the most devastating news" the city has received in years, while Peter Kyle, MP for Hove and Portslade, termed it a "sobering and heartbreaking reminder."
- Police stated that names will not be disclosed until formal identification procedures conclude; investigators are asking anyone with information to contact authorities via 101 quoting Operation Ledmore.
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There is currently no evidence to suggest the involvement of a third party or any criminal act.
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