Police rule out third party involvement after man's body was found in River Wear

Police have said there was no third party involvement in connection with the death of a man who was found in the River Wear.

By Sophie Brownson

Published 11th Jan 2021, 10:14 BST

Updated 11th Jan 2021, 11:32 BST

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Officers were called to Lion Place in Sunderland around 11.20am on Saturday, January 9, after a man’s body was found in the River Wear.

An investigation was launched to establish the circumstances around the death but police have since confirmed they do not believe there to be any third party involvement.

Body found after police called to River Wear in Sunderland

Police were called to the River Wear in Sunderland, near to the former Golden Lion Pub, on Satuday January 9.

Police were called to the River Wear in Sunderland, near to the former Golden Lion Pub, on Satuday January 9.

A Northumbria Police spokesman said: "Shortly before 11.20am on Saturday we received a report of a body found in the River Wear near Lion Place.

“Emergency services attended and carried out a thorough search of the area and river, recovering the body.

“The man has since been identified and his next of kin informed. They are currently being supported by specialist officers.

“There is not believed to be any third party involvement and a report will be made for the coroner.”

Northumbria Police launched an investigation after a body was found.

Northumbria Police launched an investigation after a body was found.

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