Couple and teenage daughter who died in water off Shoreham named by police
Summary
Three members of the same family died after getting into trouble in the sea near Shoreham. Police said the incident was a tragic accident, and a younger girl from the family is in critical condition in the hospital.Key Facts
- The victims are Hassan El-Khawas (55), Zeina Alayn (37), and their 14-year-old daughter Sara El-Khawas.
- The family traveled from London to Shoreham to visit when the incident happened near Shoreham Fort.
- A younger girl from the family was rescued and remains critically ill in the hospital.
- Police reviewed CCTV footage and found no evidence of third-party involvement.
- The family are British citizens of Palestinian origin with roots in Lebanon.
- Emergency services including coastguards, lifeboats, air ambulances, police, and ambulances responded quickly.
- The incident has deeply affected the Shoreham community, with people leaving floral tributes on the beach.
- Authorities and the Palestinian embassy in London are monitoring the situation and offering condolences.
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