Teenager who died in Gateshead named

Northumbria Police have now named a 19 year old who died in Sunniside.

Published 15th Aug 2016

Northumbria Police have now named a teenager who died in Gateshead.

He's now been identified as Liam Oliver, who was 19 and from the Sunniside area. His death is being treated as unexplained at this time and a report has been prepared for the coroner. A 20-year-old man arrested on suspicion of possessing controlled drug with intent to supply has been bailed pending further enquiries. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the police on 101 quoting reference number 298 14/08/16