{"id":35796,"date":"2026-05-13T22:16:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T22:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/35796\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T22:16:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T22:16:10","slug":"brighton-beach-incident-latest-police-still-working-to-identify-bodies-of-three-women-found-in-sea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/35796\/","title":{"rendered":"Brighton beach incident latest: Police still working to identify bodies of three women found in sea"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Mapped: Where ‘tragic incident’ took place in Brighton\"(PA(PA Graphics) (PA Graphics)<\/p>\n

Maira Butt13 May 2026 23:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>The Great Escape festival to continue as planned<\/p>\n

The Great Escape music festival is to go ahead as planned as organisers shared a statement expressing their sympathies with the families of three women who died in Brighton. <\/p>\n

\u201cFollowing the very sad and tragic events that took place on Brighton beach this morning, The Great Escape Festival wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased at this difficult time,\u201d the statement released on Wednesday read. <\/p>\n

They added: \u201cFor those attending The Great Escape 2026, we wish to assure you that Brighton beach is a large public area and the section of beach occupied by The Great Escape Festival site has not been affect by the incident.<\/p>\n

\u201cFollowing guidance from the relevant authorities, festival operations and scheduled performances will continue as planned.\u201d<\/p>\n

Maira Butt13 May 2026 22:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>In pictures: Police discover three bodies in sea at Brighton beach\"\"(Getty)\"EmergencyEmergency services attended the scene at Madeira Drive, Brighton (Gareth Fuller\/PA) (PA Wire)\"\"(Reuters)<\/p>\n

Maira Butt13 May 2026 22:01<\/p>\n

<\/a>Full story: Three women recovered off Brighton beach not believed to have attended nightclub<\/p>\n

Three women whose bodies were recovered in the sea off Brighton<\/a> beach are not believed to have attended a nightclub prior to entering the water, the Press Association understands.<\/p>\n

It is believed that the women may have entered the water from the beach near to where they were found, before getting into difficulties in the early hours of Wednesday morning.<\/p>\n

Sussex Police<\/a> said a number of lines of inquiry were still being explored following the deaths.<\/p>\n

Maira Butt13 May 2026 22:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Brighton beach reopened after bodies discovered<\/p>\n

Sussex police say that Brighton beach has reopened after being closed all day following the three discovery of the bodies of three women in the water. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe beach has now reopened and our officers have left the scene, following a significant operation which began at 5.45am,\u201d read a statement released on Wednesday evening. <\/p>\n

Police are still working to identify the women thought to be aged between 20 and 30-years-old.<\/p>\n

\"AA police presence remained at the site of the discovery as authorities conducted their investigations (Getty)<\/p>\n

Maira Butt13 May 2026 21:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>Watch: Coastguard helicopter scrambled to Brighton after bodies of three women found in seaLarge search and rescue operation underway after bodies of three women found in sea at Brighton<\/p>\n

Maira Butt13 May 2026 21:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Brighton council leader ‘shocked and saddened’ by news<\/p>\n

Brighton Council leader Bella Sankey has said she is \u201cshocked and deeply saddened\u201d by this morning\u2019s incident.<\/p>\n

In a social media post she wrote: \u201cI am shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the deaths of three women off the Brighton coast this morning.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy heart goes out to the friends and family of these women and on behalf of Brighton & Hove, I send sincere condolences.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would also like to thank the emergency services for their quick response and combined efforts; it is heart-breaking that their recovery efforts have ended in such tragic circumstances.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo residents – please do respect police advice to avoid the area while investigations continue.\u201d<\/p>\n

Maira Butt13 May 2026 20:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>Three women recovered off Brighton beach not believed to have attended nightclub<\/p>\n

Three women whose bodies were recovered in the sea off Brighton beach are not believed to have attended a nightclub prior to entering the water, according to the Press Association. <\/p>\n

It is believed the women may have entered the water from the beach near to where they were found, before getting into difficulty in the early hours of Wednesday morning.<\/p>\n

Maira Butt13 May 2026 20:10<\/p>\n

<\/a>Full statement as Sussex police say ‘family remain unaware’ of the deaths<\/p>\n

Below is a full update by Sussex police as they confirmed on Wednesday evening that the family of the three women found dead in Brighton this morning remain unaware they have died.<\/p>\n

\u201cSussex Police is continuing to investigate the tragic discovery of the bodies of three women in the sea off Brighton beach this morning (13 May).<\/p>\n

\u201cThe beach has now reopened and our officers have left the scene, following a significant operation which began at 5.45am.<\/p>\n

\u201cEmergency services were first called to concern for a single person in the water near Black Rocks car park in Madeira Drive. On arrival, two more bodies were sadly recovered from the sea nearby.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are working hard to follow up a number of lines of enquiry to identify the three women and understand exactly what has happened.<\/p>\n

\u201cChief Superintendent Adam Hays said: \u2018I understand the impact this tragic incident has had on the local community and more widely.<\/p>\n

\u2018This is a sensitive investigation and we know the public are keen to understand the full circumstances. But our priority at this time is identifying these three women and locating their families, who at this point remain unaware they have lost loved ones.<\/p>\n

\u2018I would ask for people\u2019s patience while we conduct these enquiries and to avoid speculation while this is ongoing.<\/p>\n

\u2018Anyone with information that could help is asked to contact police online or via 101, quoting Operation Ledmore.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

Maira Butt13 May 2026 20:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Bodies of three women yet to be identified, say police in new update<\/p>\n

Police are still working to identify the bodies of three women who were discovered in the sea at Brighton beach earlier today. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe are working hard to follow up a number of lines of enquiry to identify the three women and understand exactly what has happened,\u201d read a statement released on Wednesday evening. <\/p>\n

Sussex police confirmed the beach has reopened to the public. <\/p>\n

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