A body of a man was recovered after an abandoned vehicle was found by police on the coast near Eastbourne.
Officers on patrol discovered the abandoned vehicle on October 6 at around 4.50am.
Following concerns for the welfare of the driver, a search was conducted and the body of a man was located.
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A spokesperson from Sussex Police said: "The man’s body was recovered by HM Coastguard and RNLI, and his next of kin were informed.
"Our thoughts remain with them during this tragic time."
HM Coastguard said they sent several Coastguard Rescue Teams from Eastbourne, Birling Gap and Newhaven to the incident which included the deployment of an RNLI lifeboat from Newhaven and an HM Coastguard helicopter.
Police said they are not treating the death as suspicious, and a report has been prepared for HM Coroner.
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