THESE pictures show rescue crews scanning the coastline in search of a missing swimmer.

Dozens of emergency personnel including coastguard crews, as well as volunteers from Newhaven and Eastbourne RNLI, searched along the Seaford coast yesterday evening.

Pictures taken from the scene show services scanning the coastline in search of a missing person.

A coastguard helicopter was also tasked to join the search, which continued past 6pm.

The Argus: Eastbourne and Newhaven RNLI crews were also tasked in the search Eastbourne and Newhaven RNLI crews were also tasked in the search

A spokesperson for RNLI Newhaven Lifeboat Station said at the time: "A joint operation is currently taking place following a report of a missing person in the area."

A witness on the beach said the helicopter was seen flying up and down the beach, towards the Seven Sisters and back towards Newhaven Harbour.

Sussex Police have been contacted for comment.