A teenage girl who died after getting into difficulty at sea near Clacton Pier has been named.
Malika Shamas, 14, from Luton, died after three people were recovered from the sea off Marine Parade at around 1.40pm on Thursday 8 August.
An 18-year-old man remains in a critical condition and a 15-year-old girl is in a stable condition.
Detective Superintendent Paul Wells said: “At this early stage, we believe that three teenagers got into difficulty at sea and were recovered from the water, close to Clacton Pier.”
“A teenage boy and girl were taken to hospital in a critical condition.”
“Of these, a fourteen-year-old girl has died in hospital and an eighteen-year old man is stable but remains in a critical condition.”
“A fifteen-year-old girl was also taken to hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. The three casualties are related. Immediate family members have been informed and are at hospital.”
“We are continuing to support the family at this unimaginably difficult time and are working closely with our partners.”
