A girl is within the care of well being professionals following a welfare concern report in Margate at the moment (December 23).

Police, paramedics, Coastguard and Margate RNLI have been known as to Margate predominant sands after a report of a distressed girl within the sea.

A Kent Police spokesperson stated: “Kent Police was known as following concern for a lady close to Marine Terrace, Margate at 12.40pm.

“Officers attended together with the RNLI and South East Coast Ambulance Service. The girl was positioned and has been positioned into the care of healthcare professionals.”