A United Kingdom coroner has ruled that three British-Nigerian sisters who drowned off Brighton beach on May 13 died by suicide, an inquest has heard.

The sisters were found dead following the incident at Brighton beach, which prompted an investigation into the circumstances surrounding their deaths.

During the inquest, the coroner concluded that the sisters had taken their own lives, according to reports from the proceedings.

The case has drawn attention to the tragic deaths of the three sisters and the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Further details about the inquest, including the identities of the sisters and the evidence presented before the coroner, were not contained in the initial report.