Body surfer rescued after getting into difficulty near Hastings Pier

Hastings lifeboat said both of its boats were sent to the area near Hastings Pier on Friday morning (July 3) as the woman got into trouble during a 'blustery south-westerly wind'.

The Hastings Coastguard Rescue Team and the inshore lifeboat were also called to the scene and quickly located the woman before helping her out of the water.

A Hastings Lifeboat spokesman said the woman was checked over by crew, before she was brought back to the station where she was met by waiting paramedics for assessment.

The spokesman confirmed the woman was uninjured.

With no further assistance required both boats were stood down, the spokesman added.