Large search operation launched after clothing found on Sussex beach
By Steve Deeks
Published 4th Apr 2020, 15:57 BST
Updated 4th Apr 2020, 15:58 BST
A LARGE search operation was launched this morning after clothing was discovered on a Sussex beach.
Police, lifeboat crews, the Coastguard and helicopter were alerted to the discovery at Hove beach at 9.30am.
A full search was undertaken, Shoreham Coastguard said on Twitter, but nothing was found.
Maritime and Coastguard Agency said: ‘There was a search this morning following some items of clothing being found on the beach, however the search has now been stood down with nothing found.’
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