Diver dies after being rescued from sea

Image source, Sy Martin

Image caption, A man in his 50s was taken to hospital where he was confirmed dead
  • Author, Daniel Sexton
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, South East

A man has died following a rescue operation off the Sussex coast.

Police said they were called by HM Coastguard to east Brighton following reports a diver had been rescued from the sea.

The coastguard helicopter was also deployed.

Sussex Police confirmed a man in his 50s was taken to hospital where he was confirmed dead. The next of kin have been informed.

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