Death of pensioner in Washington treated as unexplained
77 year old William Brindley was injured on Wednesday May 7th
Police have issued an appeal for information following a man’s death in Washington.
At about 7pm on Thursday, May 8, we were made aware that a man aged in his 70s had been taken to hospital having sustained serious injuries.
The man is understood to have sustained the injuries between 12pm and 2pm on Wednesday, May 7, in the area of The Galleries in Washington.
Sadly, despite the efforts of medical staff, he sadly passed away earlier today (Sunday).
The man can now be named as William Brindley, 77, from the Lambton area. His next of kin continue to receive support from specially-trained officers.
An investigation has been launched by Northumbria Police to establish the full circumstances surrounding the report – with the cause of William’s injuries currently being treated as unexplained.
Detective Inspector John Baines, of Northumbria Police, said: “This is incredibly devastating news, and we will continue to offer our support to William’s family and loved ones.
“Our enquiries remain ongoing to ascertain exactly how William sustained his injuries.
“I would like to thank everyone who has come forward with information to date – however, we know this is a busy area with many passing motorists and shoppers.
“Please contact us if you believe you can help our investigation as the smallest detail could help us secure the answers we need for William’s family.”
Officers have asked any further witnesses who might have seen William in The Galleries area to contact police, and are especially keen to speak with any passing motorists who were driving in the area at the time who might have dashcam footage.
William was wearing a black coat, a black wool hat, black trousers and black shoes, and had a wooden walking stick in his possession.
Anyone with information should send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media or use live chat and report forms on the Force’s website.
For those unable to make contact in those ways, call 101. Please quote reference number: NP-20250511-0084.