Body found on Whitley Bay beach
Police are currently investigating after a body was found on a beach in Whitley Bay at around 8.20am today (Saturday December 30).
Emergency services were called to Browns Bay and a cordon was put up around the area.
Officers are carrying out enquiries into the incident and the death is currently being treated as unexplained.
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Hide AdNo further details about the deceased person have yet been released, although it is being reported locally that the body is that of a man who was wearing only socks.Anyone who may have information should contact officers on 101 quoting reference number 247 30/12/17.