Rescuers called after man stripped off and got in the sea during argument with police at Lee-on-the-Solent

INSHORE rescuers were called after a man walked into the sea during a spat with police.
Lee-on-the-Solent beach. Picture: Google Street ViewLee-on-the-Solent beach. Picture: Google Street View
Lee-on-the-Solent beach. Picture: Google Street View

The 30-year-old allegedly became '˜aggressive' with Fareham and Gosport officers before stripping off at Lee-on-the-Solent beach last night at about 10.22pm. 

He walked into the sea, before Gosport and Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (Gafirs) and the Hillhead coastguard were called to search for him. 

However, they issued a stop message at 10.51pm '“ with the man being reported '˜safe' at his home address. 

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