A woman has died above a pub.

Sussex Police and paramedics were called to the Brighton Tavern building in Gloucester Street over concerns for a woman in her 40s.

Despite the best efforts of paramedics the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed.

A spokesman for Sussex Police confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances.

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The force said: “Police were called following concerns for the welfare of a woman at a flat in Gloucester Street, Brighton, about 8.30pm on Saturday 31 August.

“Police and paramedics attended the scene, and despite the best efforts of CPR, the woman in her 40s was sadly declared deceased. Her next of kin have been informed.

“There are no suspicious circumstances and this will now be a matter for the coroner.”