A fire has broken out under Worthing Pier.

Emergency services received a number of calls after smoke was spotted under the pier, near the Denton Lounge.

But the fire, suspected to be arson, is not serious.

A West Sussex Fire and Rescue spokesman said three fire crews from Worthing had attended.

He said: “Bedding which was underneath the pier had caught fire."

A Sussex Police spokeswoman yesterday said: “Police were called to Worthing Pier by colleagues from West Sussex Fire and Rescue at noon today after bedding was set alight under the pier. Police are investigating.”