Torquay storm claims man's life after he fell into the sea

A man, as yet unnamed, has died after falling into the sea near the pier by Torquay's Princess Theatre in stormy conditions yesterday evening (29th January).

An attempt to save the man was made by a member of Torbay lifeboat crew, who went into the water attached to a rope and pulled the man ashore. Despite resuscitation attempts, the man died.

RNLI spokesman Colin Bower said weather conditions were extremely poor with heavy seas whipped up by winds gusting to about 60 knots (70mph).