Eastbourne RNLI launched its inshore Lifeboat this morning, tasked to assist police and Coastguard teams with an incident. Photo: Dean Parker/Eastbourne RNLI
A LIFEBOAT was launched this morning to support emergency teams with a coastal incident.
Eastbourne RNLI said their volunteer crews were paged at 5.30am this morning to assist police and coastguard teams, and their inshore lifeboat was launched.
HM Coastguard confirmed Birling Gap and Eastbourne coastguard rescue teams were also sent to the incident.
Sussex Police have been contacted for more details.
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