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Six die as strong winds batter British beaches

Six people have died in five separate incidents after strong winds and rain wreaked havoc on coastal cities and beaches across the UK.

  • Windsurfer Dave Baker, who was in his 60s, died in Essex
  • Julie Walker, 37, and her son Lucas, 7, died after getting into difficulty in Aberdeen
  • Rudy Bruynius died after he and his family were swept into the sea in Newquay
  • Joy Godfray, 31, also died after being rescued off the coast of Jersey
  • A man in his 60s has died after getting into trouble in a rip current in Dorset
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Nicola Sturgeon: 'Thoughts with Aberdeen coast victims'

Nicola Sturgeon took to Twitter to express her condolences Credit: PA

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has paid tribute to a woman and child who died after getting into difficulty in the sea off the coast of Aberdeen.

A seven-year-old boy and his 37-year-old mother died after being pulled from the water on Saturday, while three others who were also rescued remain in hospital.

Ms Sturgeon took to Twitter to express her condolences, saying her thoughts were "with all those involved".

Aberdeen Central MSP Kevin Stewart also posted: "Sorry to hear of the tragic event that has taken place at Aberdeen beach".

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