A quiet morning on a West Sussex beach turned into a scene of horror and mystery as two badly burned bodies were discovered washed ashore, sparking a major police investigation.
The grim discovery was made by a member of the public at Bracklesham Bay, near Chichester, on Tuesday morning. Emergency services rushed to the coastal location after receiving reports of the disturbing find.
Urgent Police Investigation Underway
Sussex Police have confirmed they are treating both deaths as suspicious and have launched a comprehensive investigation. A significant police presence remains at the scene as forensic teams work to gather evidence.
Detective Superintendent Kimball Edey of the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team stated: "We are in the very early stages of our investigation and are working to establish the full circumstances surrounding these deaths."
Coastguard and Emergency Services Response
Multiple emergency service units responded to the incident, including Coastguard rescue teams, lifeboat crews, and police officers. The area surrounding the discovery has been cordoned off as investigators continue their work.
A spokesperson for the Coastguard confirmed their involvement, saying: "We sent crews to assist police following the discovery of two bodies on the beach."
Community in Shock
The tranquil coastal community of Bracklesham Bay has been left reeling by the disturbing discovery. Local residents expressed their shock at the incident occurring in what is normally a peaceful seaside area popular with tourists and watersports enthusiasts.
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward, particularly those who may have witnessed any unusual activity in the coastal area in recent days.
Authorities have emphasised that formal identification of the bodies has not yet been completed, and post-mortem examinations will be conducted to establish the exact causes of death.
