Body of man brought to Eastbourne after found in English Channel
Sussex Police don't believe his death is linked to migrant crossings
Police in Sussex have confirmed that a body of a man has been recovered from the English Channel.
He was found on Saturday afternoon (11th September) by a passing vessel and was brought to Eastbourne by the RNLI working with HM Coastguard.
Officers say enquiries are underway, with the body believed to be that of a man possibly in his 30s of 40s who had been in the water for several weeks.
They say there are currently no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and a post mortem will be arranged.
The force added that there is also currently no evidence that his death is linked to migrant crossings.
In a statement, a Sussex Police spokesperson said:
"On Saturday afternoon, 11 September, the body of a man was found in the mid-English Channel, following a sighting by a passing vessel, and was brought to Eastbourne by the RNLI working with HM Coastguard.
"Police enquiries are under way and the body is believed to be that of a man possibly in his thirties or forties who had been in the water for several weeks.
"There are currently no suspicious circumstances and a postmortem will be arranged.
"There is currently no evidence that this death is linked to migrant crossings."