Groyne near Brighton Pier collapses in stormy weather

Parts of a groyne next to Brighton Pier collapsed in the high seas and winds on Saturday afternoon (December 14).
Photo by Andy Gardner SUS-191215-152919001Photo by Andy Gardner SUS-191215-152919001
Photo by Andy Gardner SUS-191215-152919001

A section of the Albion groyne near the Palace Pier has been damaged in the stormy weather.

Andy Gardner, who took photos of the incident, said: “Mother nature destroyed the end of Albion Groyne this afternoon by the Palace Pier.”

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Brighton City Council confirmed parts of the Albion groyne near the Brighton Palace Pier have collapsed due to high seas and winds.

It said in a statement: “Please stay away from the groyne. Continuing stormy weather may lead to further masonry falling onto the beach.”

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