Overview
- Emergency services were alerted shortly after 7.30am following a report of concern for a man’s welfare.
- Northumbria Police and the North East Ambulance Service attended, dispatching an ambulance crew and a clinical team leader.
- Officers confirmed there are believed to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding the man’s death.
- The man’s next of kin have been informed and a formal report will be prepared for the coroner.
- A large cordon remains at Roker Park, though some sections of the park are still open to the public.