Parachute death - Investigation in County Durham continues.

Police appealing for anyone with mobile phone or dashcam footage to come forward.

Author: Micky WelchPublished 29th Apr 2024

Police are appealing for information after a man has died during a parachute incident near Peterlee.

Officers were called at 12.30pm on Saturday (April 27) to South West Industrial Estate in Shotton following concerns for the welfare of a man.

They were joined by colleagues from fire and ambulance but sadly the man, in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The death is being treated as unexpected and enquires are now ongoing.

D/Chief Inspector Mel Sutherland, who is leading the investigation said: “Officers are keen to speak to anyone who was travelling on the A19 at around 12.20pm to 12.30pm who may have mobile phone footage or dashcam footage which captures the moments leading up to the incident.

“Our thoughts remain with the man’s family at this time.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident number 168 of April 27.

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