A man has died after encountering difficulties in the sea near the coastal resort of Frinton, Essex. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. on Thursday off The Esplanade, a road along the seafront.
Paramedics attempted to save the man, but he was pronounced deceased at the scene. His family has been notified and is receiving support from specially trained officers. Emergency services, including HM Coastguard and an air ambulance, were present at the scene.
Essex Police confirmed they were called by the ambulance service shortly before 2:10 p.m. The force has asked the public to avoid the area to allow emergency services to carry out their work safely and effectively. The incident remains under investigation.