Woman’s body recovered from water in Newhaven

The death is not being treated as suspicious

Author: Adam RichardsonPublished 28th Jan 2026

Police were called to Beach Road, Newhaven at around 1pm on Tuesday 27th January following a report of concern for the welfare of a person found in the water.

The body of a woman was recovered, and she was sadly declared deceased at the scene.

Her next of kin have been informed, and police confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious.

A report will be prepared for HM Coroner.

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