Emergency services responded to a report of a deceased man discovered on the banks of the River Tyne in the Newburn area of Newcastle on Sunday morning. The man was recovered from the riverbank by authorities, and Northumbria Police confirmed that the incident is not considered suspicious.
The scene was sealed off near Grange Road as multiple emergency service personnel and two fire engines were seen at the location. Additionally, rescue crews were observed on a boat in the River Tyne.
According to a spokesperson from Northumbria Police, the body was found following a report received before 7:55 am on Sunday. The police presence remained in the area as investigations were conducted in collaboration with partner agencies. The man’s relatives have been notified, and the authorities expressed their condolences. The circumstances surrounding the man’s death are believed to be non-suspicious, and a formal report will be prepared for the coroner.
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