Body of man found on Rottingdean beach

Police are investigating after discovery on Friday morning

Author: Adam ClarkPublished 29th May 2026
Last updated 29th May 2026

Sussex Police were called to Rottingdean beach this morning following reports of a man's body being found.

The deceased has not been formally identified.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said: "Police were called to the beach at Rottingdean on Friday morning, 29 May, after a report of a body of a man found on the beach.

He has not yet been formally identified and enquiries are being made to establish the full circumstances."

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