Brighton's ruined West Pier pavilion split in two by storm.

A major part of Brighton's ruined West Pier has collapsed after being battered by winds of up to 70mph and rough seas.

A number of its main supports on the eastern side appear to have been washed away, splitting the former pavilion into two sections.

The pier, which is not maintained and was shut in 1975 after being deemed unsafe, burnt down in 2003.

On Tuesday, Brighton's Seatown Rockers tweeted ‏"The West Pier is going. Lost a significant part of supporting legs."