Man rescued from the sea by Eastbourne pier

A man was rescued from the sea near Eastbourne Pier yesterday evening (Thursday).
Police at the incident at Eastbourne pierPolice at the incident at Eastbourne pier
Police at the incident at Eastbourne pier

Emergency services including police, coastguards and ambulance teams were called to the scene at around 7.25pm after concerns were raised about a man in the sea.

A spokesperson for Sussex Police said he was rescued and checked over by paramedics.