SUSSEX Police have said they are continuing to investigate the death of Blessing Olusegun.

The body of Blessing, 21, was found lying on the beach near Galley Hill, Bexhill, at 6.20am on September 18.

A post mortem took place on September 24 and further forensic tests were carried out in order for the cause of Blessing’s death to be established.

These tests confirmed Blessing’s death resulted from drowning and this information was shared with Blessing’s mother by officers in person on October 16, police said.

The post mortem examination, carried out by an independent pathologist, found “no evidence of violence or of internal or external injury”.

Her death is currently being treated as “unexplained but not suspicious”. However, this is being “regularly reviewed” by considering any new updates or information.

A spokesman for the force said detectives will continue to gather evidence on behalf of the coroner, who will then hold an inquest to rule on the cause of Blessing’s death.

Detective Inspector Pippa Nicklin said: "We acknowledge there are a lot of people who want answers about what happened to Blessing, and we are working hard to establish the full circumstances of her death so that we can provide those answers to her mother, wider family and friends.

“We understand this is an incredibly distressing time for Blessing’s mother and we are keen to do everything we can so that hopefully she may gain some closure over the death of her much-loved daughter. We remain in regular contact with her, as we have done throughout the investigation, and will ensure to update her promptly of any significant developments in the case.

“Although there continues to be no evidence of crime, we have been keeping an open mind and are still carefully and fully examining all the circumstances leading up to Blessing's death, from her arrival in Bexhill, to her leaving the house where she was working and walking to the beach.

"This remains an open and active investigation – it has never closed. Anyone who saw Blessing that night, or who has any other information that will help, can report online or by calling 101 quoting Operation Vista."