Coastguard helicopter called to glider crash off Beachy Head

Emergency services, including the Coastguard helicopter, are currently attending an incident in which a glider has crashed into the ocean near Beachy Head.
Incident off Beachy HeadIncident off Beachy Head
Incident off Beachy Head

Sussex Police said officers had been called to a glider in the sea off the Eastbourne coast this afternoon.

Photos from the scene show a Coastguard helicopter and two RNLI lifeboats have also been called to the incident along with rescue teams.

More to follow.