Watch as Seaburn promenade cordoned off by police as officers carry out investigations on beach
By Neil Fatkin
Published 1st May 2026, 10:12 BST
Updated 1st May 2026, 10:17 BST
Officers could be seen carrying out investigations on the beach
A large section of Sunderland’s Seaburn Promenade has been cordoned off by the police this morning (May 1).
A section of the promenade and adjacent footpath is currently taped off with police vehicles also parked to block off public access.
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The entrances to the beach were also taped off. The closed section of the beach and promenade is opposite Morrisons supermarket.
There is also significant police presence in the area, including officers down on the beach.
We have contacted Northumbria Police and are awaiting further details.