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Body found in search for missing kayaker Shane Davies

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Shane Davies has not been seen since getting into difficulty in the sea off Sussex

A body has been found following a search operation to find a kayaker who went missing off the Sussex coast.

Shane Davies was last seen at about 15:30 BST on Saturday after he got into difficulty in the sea off the Pagham and Selsey beach area.

The 33-year-old was kayaking with a friend but they became separated.

Coastguards carried out an extensive search and a body was discovered in the water on Sunday morning, which police said is believed to be Mr Davies.

Next of kin and the coroner have been informed, officers said.

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Shane Davies was kayaking in the sea off Selsey and Pagham

Insp Oliver Pullen said: "Our thoughts are with Shane's family at this incredibly difficult time.

"I'd like to thank [the] coastguard and other colleagues for their work to help find Shane."