Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCopy linkThree women were tragically found dead after their bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton beach in the early hours of Wednesday morning, following concerns raised for a woman's welfare around 5.45am. Sussex Police are actively working to identify the three women, believed to be aged approximately 20 to 30 years old, and locate their families, who are currently unaware of the loss. Contrary to initial reports, it is understood that the women are not believed to have attended Quarters nightclub before entering the water, with police exploring various lines of enquiry. Chief Superintendent Adam Hays urged the public to be patient and avoid speculation during the sensitive investigation, emphasising the priority of identification and family notification. Brighton and Hove City Council leader Bella Sankey expressed deep sadness and offered condolences to the women's families, while thanking emergency services for their efforts in the heartbreaking incident. In fullBrighton beach incident latest: Police still working to identify bodies of three women found in seaMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in