Police are investigating after the body of a man was found on a busy beach in Sussex.
Beachgoers on Seaford Beach this morning called 999 after finding the body of a man on the shoreline.
The finding sparked a major emergency services response including coastguards, police and paramedics who blocked off the scene holding up blankets.
A spokesman for Sussex Police said: "Emergency services were called to Seaford Beach at around 11.30am this morning after the body of a man found on the beach.
"Enquiries are ongoing, alongside partner agencies, to identify the man and establish the full circumstances of the situation."
The force said the beach is likely to remain closed for some time with officers staying on scene throughout the day.
The spokesman added: "The beach is likely to remain closed for some time while this is ongoing and we thank the public for their patience and understanding.
"No further information is available at this time."
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