A pod of dolphins was spotted off Brighton, Hove and Shoreham last night.

Rachael Sergeant was among those who spotted the pod of dolphins.

She said: "Onlookers were aghast as dark shapes with fins fully breaching the water were spotted by people enjoying the sun outside the Fortune Of War.

"I can't believe what we saw. We were having a beer outside the down by the water when we spotted the dolphins just out past a buoy.

"More kept appearing as they swam past at speed. We probably saw at least eight.

"I've never seen dolphins before so it was pretty special. I can't believe it.

"I'll be keeping my eyes peeled in the future."

Jo Bradbury, who lives in Hove, heard nearby kayakers shouting with joy and looked up to see them.

She said: "I looked over to see a small pod jumping out of the water and frolicking immediately in front of them.

"It's the first time I've seen dolphins in the UK so it was quite a surprise."