A woman has been found dead in the sea five miles from Brighton beach.
The woman, who has not yet been identified, was spotted by a member of the public floating in the water off the coast of Brighton.
A lifeboat recovered the body and brought it back to the RNLI station at Brighton Marina.
An investigation has been launched into the circumstances of her death.
A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: "Police were called at around 12.30pm on Saturday, April 19 after a woman's body was found by a member of the public in the sea about five miles off the coast of Brighton.
"The RNLI recovered the body. Enquiries are ongoing, alongside partner agencies, to identify the woman and establish the full circumstances of the situation."
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