SEARCH and rescue crews are dealing with an incident on Hove seafront.

Pictures take near King Alfred Leisure Centre show emergency services gathered on the beach.

A coastguard boat can be seen in the water while rescue crews watch on from the seafront.

As many as five search and rescue crews are said to be at the scene.

The Argus: A coast guard boat was seen in the water A coast guard boat was seen in the water

A passerby told The Argus: "It looks like they definitely searching for something.

"The lifeboat is close to the shore and there are about five from the coastguard search and rescue team here."

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