Palestinian couple and teenage daughter who died in water off Shoreham named by police – follow live

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has warned people about the
dangers of open water swimming after three people from the same family died
after getting into difficulty in the water at Shoreham-by-Sea.

He also sends his “best wishes and love” to the
family and friends of those who died and the girl who remains in critical
condition.

Asked if the government could do more to tackle water
safety, Burnham said: “Always. It’s so, so sad to hear what happened
yesterday, and obviously we think there’s a young girl still in the hospital
fighting for her life, and we send our best wishes and love to wider friends
and family. But a real tragedy, a real terrible family tragedy.”

Burnham says that “there’s more that can be done”
and that the government will “look in detail at what happened”.

He adds that there may be another heatwave this summer and reminds
people about the “dangers of open water swimming”.

“The coldness, even when it feels hot outside, it can
shock people, and that can cause difficulties. So, people just need to remember
that at all times,” he adds.

He also praises the emergency services, adding:
“They’ve had a busy summer, but they were there, and we thank them. As I
say, just huge sympathy to the friends and the family.”