Two swimmers have been pulled from the sea off Brighton beach on the two hottest days of the year - and one has died.

Warnings have been issued after two rescue attempts on two consecutive days.

A 44-year-old man from South West London was pulled from the sea by two members of the public who attempted CPR at about 8pm last night.

But despite their best efforts sand those of paramedics he could not be saved.

Another swimmer was seen lying face down in the water between the piers at about 4.30pm on Monday.

Tourists on a boat jumped into the water and helped beach lifeguards perform CPR.

He was resuscitated and taken to hospital in a stable condition and it is thought he will be released from hospital in the next couple of days.

Seafront manager Chris Ingalls warned swimmers to know their limits, not swim too far from the shore and swim with friends.

He said: "People need to be so aware that the sea can be so unforgiving and catch you out.

"It happens so quickly and the sea can be so brutal.

"The sea has been pretty flat and calm so there are not any obvious conditions that would have caused either of them to get into trouble.

"We dont know for certain what happened in either case, but would always urge people not to swim too far out. There is no need to swim out of your depth and swim along the beach rather than out.

"Make sure you are aware of the conditions, swim between the flags and and swim with a friend and speak to the lifeguards."

A Spokesman for Sussex Police said: "At 8.40pm on Tuesday police were called by the ambulance service, who were trying to resuscitate a 44-year old man from South West London who was on the beach near Brighton Pier opposite Volks Tavern. He had apparently got into difficulties while swimming there and a friend who was with him called the ambulance service.

"The man was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital but sadly died there shortly afterwards.

"The death is not being treated as suspicious and the Coroners Officers will be continuing enquiries.

"He had apparently got into difficulties while swimming there and a friend who was with him called the ambulance service.

"At 4.40pm on Monday (19 July) we were informed by the ambulance service that a 36-year old man from North West London had been pulled from the water and was on the beach at Brighton opposite West Street, being given CPR by lifeguards and paramedics.

"He was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in a serious condition but on the Monday evening the hospital assessed his condition as serious but stable.

"It is believed he got into difficulties while swimming."