Appeal following search for man at Selsey beach

Police are appealing for information following welfare concerns for man seen on the beach in Selsey, Chichester.

Emergency services responded to a report at around 12.30pm on Sunday (December 1), after a man was seen standing in the water at Selsey beach, adjacent to Kingsway.

Police received a further report that the man had been seen exiting the water in distress.

The man is described as between 20 and 30-years-old, with black hair and tattoos on his wrists. He was also wearing a blue top and black trousers.

An extensive search of the water and surrounding areas was undertaken by HM Coastguard and officers, which has since concluded.

Further enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances, and if you witnessed a man entering or exiting the water, or have any information, we ask you contact police online, or by calling 101 quoting reference 521 of 1/12.