Image source, Eddie MitchellImage caption, The incident happened in West WitteringByJacob PanonsSouth EastPublished26 July 2026 A man has died after getting into difficulty in the water off the coast of a popular seaside village, police said. Sussex Police said it was called to the area of the beach near Pound Road in West Wittering at about 14:30 BST on Sunday after two men got into difficulty in the water. The force said both men, who did not know each other, were pulled from the sea, but one of the men was confirmed dead at the scene. His next of kin had been informed. The other man was taken to hospital as a precaution, police added. West Wittering Estate, which manages West Wittering Beach, said: "The circumstances surrounding the incident are currently being established and it would be inappropriate to speculate at this time. "Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with the man's family, friends and all those affected by this tragic incident."
Published: July 26, 2026 5:56 pm
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