A team of night marshals has helped more than 100 vulnerable people in a seaside town.

The safety marshals, who work alongside Sussex Police, were set up in Eastbourne at the start of the year.

In the last few months alone, they have helped some 70 vulnerable women and 30 vulnerable men.

They patrol the town, including near pubs and bars, during Friday and Saturday nights from 8pm until 4am.

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As well as assisting people getting home, the marshals help reunite people with their friends on a night out and keep them safe.

Since January, they have also reported and resolved more than 15 incidents of public disorder.

Inspector Sarah Taylor of the Eastbourne Neighbourhood Policing Team said: "Protecting our community from violence and crime, particularly during the night-time economy, is a key priority for police.

"Eastbourne is, and will continue to be, a safe place to enjoy a night out.

"The night safety marshals are a very welcome addition to our town centre and will further support our work to protect vulnerable people and catch offenders."

People who need help on a night out have been told to speak to a police officer, bar staff or night safety marshal.

They should call 999 in an emergency.