International investigation launched after woman's body found off Brighton coast

The body of an unidentified woman was discovered five miles off the coast of Brighton, still wearing a bathing suit, by a passing boat on April 19. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) recovered the body and brought it to Brighton Marina, where police and partner agencies have launched an investigation to determine her identity and the circumstances surrounding her death. Authorities are working to establish whether the woman went out to sea from the south coast or if she had been onboard a vessel in the Channel. Sussex Police confirmed ongoing inquiries and emphasized collaboration with other agencies to resolve the case. The discovery has prompted an international effort given the uncertainty of her origin and the location where she entered the water.