Eastbourne Pier forced to close after part of walkway collapses

The landmark pier was forced to close after it was discovered to have become damaged.

Coastguard crews were called to Eastbourne Pier after a member of the public reported an area of the decking which had come away.

Eastbourne Coastguard assessed the damage and cordoned off the area.

The pier was later closed by pier management.

In a post on social media, the coastguard wrote: “Team tasked to Eastbourne pier yesterday to assess some damage reported by a member of the public.

“Once on scene, teams were deployed to locate and assess the damage safely, the area was cordoned off by our teams then shortly after the pier itself was closed by management.

“Once stood down we were then re-tasked elsewhere. No further details to follow.

“Busiest month recorded for us here at Eastbourne!”