A LIFEBOAT launched after concerns were raised about three girls in the water.

Emergency crews who were called out after the teenagers were spotted standing in the sea in Hastings around 9.30pm last night. 

Concerned members raised the alarm after seeing them in the water in a "red flag" zone to the west of the pier.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: "Officers established that the girls were looking for Pokemon. They were advised not to go in to the water."

The lifeboat crew was stood down ten minutes later.