A young man who died trying to save his friend’s life was buried today.

Freddie Reynolds’ funeral was held at Woodvale Crematorium, off Lewes Road, Brighton, this morning.

Freddie, 24, from Buckingham Place, Brighton, dived in to the sea to try and save school friend Dan Nicholls, on January 10.

But both men were swept out to sea. Freddie’s body was later discovered on Saltdean beach.

Friends have been raising money for the RNLI for their efforts to save the two friends, and Rhythmix in his memory.

So far they have raised more than £3,400. To donate visit tinyurl.com/mzj5abh.