45 rescuers help men trapped on cliff near Whitley Bay
Police speak to group about breaking lockdown rules
Last updated 23rd May 2020
Two men have been rescued from cliffs near Whitley Bay after becoming stranded on Friday night (22nd May).
The pair were part of a larger group who got stuck around 50 feet up after exploring the local area around 9pm.
Crews from Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade, Blyth Coastguard Rescue, HM Coastguard, Northumberland and Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue and Northumbria Police were called out - around 45 people in total.
The men trapped were rescued by rope and police spoke to all of them afterwards about breaking lockdown rules.
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