Emergency services were seen near Brighton Palace Pier
A SEARCH was conducted for a suspected missing swimmer near the pier.
Emergency services were seen near Brighton Palace Pier yesterday evening.
Pictures taken from the scene show police, coastguard and other services undertaking a search operation.
A RNLI lifeboat was also photographed circling the pier, while a rescue helicopter flew overhead.
Coastguard and RNLI crews from Brighton, Hove, Shoreham and Newhaven were at the scene.
Sussex Police have been approached for comment.
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