A man has been rescued after reportedly falling from Brighton Palace Pier on Saturday (14).
Police received reports of a man in difficulty in the water after climbing onto the roof of the pier and falling off, at around 5am
Officers reached the casualty within three minutes of a call being made, and found him about 50ft from the shore in choppy conditions.
The officers gave the man advice and kept close watch of him until Coastguard attended and brought him to safety.
The officers involved in the incident, and another in the city later that day, have been commended for their actions.
Superintendent Rachel Swinney said:
"I absolutely commend the actions of our officers in bravely stepping in to ensure the safety of these individuals in such critical situations.
"These are examples of the kinds of challenges and difficult fast-time decisions our teams make on a daily basis and I am extremely proud of my colleagues.
"We don't know for certain what would have happened if these officers hadn't have made the choices they did, but to my mind two lives were saved.
"Policing is not just about arresting offenders and preventing crime from happening. It's also about being there for the people who need us most and making sure they are safe.
"I hope this provides the public with some insight into the kind of work we carry out on a daily basis to look after our local communities."
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