Tragedy as body of woman discovered on Seaburn beach - police treating death as 'unexplained'
A large police presence remains in the area
Police officers have confirmed the body of a woman has sadly been found on Seaburn beach this morning (May 1).
A large section of the promenade and footpath opposite Morrisons was cordoned off this morning (April 1) and police officers were seen erecting a blue screen on the beach as officers carried out investigations.
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The was also a large police presence with several police vehicles and police tape blocking public access to the beach and the promenade.
Sadly, Northumbria Police have now confirmed the discovery of a woman’s body on the beach.
A spokesperson said: “Just after 5am today (Friday May 1), we received a report that a body had been found on Seaburn Beach in Sunderland.
“Emergency services attended the scene where the body of a woman was sadly located.
“A police presence is currently in the area and enquiries are underway to formally identify the person and notify their next of kin.
“The woman’s death is currently being treated as unexplained.”
The discovery was also attended by the North East Ambulance Service.
A spokesperson said: “We were called to Whitburn Road in Sunderland following concerns for a person on the beach.
"We dispatched an ambulance crew and a clinical team leader, but sadly the patient had passed away."