Police cordon in place in Gateshead after man's body found
His death is being treated as 'unexplained'
A police cordon is in place in Gateshead after a man's body was found.
Northumbria Police say they were called to a report of concern for the welfare of a man in the Shipcote Lane area at 6:10am on Sunday.
Emergency services attended, and confirmed the man was deceased.
A full investigation has now been launched, with the man's death being treated as unexplained.
Northumbria Police say their "officers are in the area to carry out enquiries."
"Anyone with any concerns is encouraged to speak to an officer on duty.
"Anyone with information that can assist the investigation is asked to contact police by sending a direct message, using the live chat function on our website or by visiting https://www.northumbria.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/ quoting reference NP-20240825-0241."