Man's body is found in Sunderland park

An appeal has been made to trace a dead man’s relatives after his body was discovered in a city centre park this morning.
David Jones's body was found in Mowbray Park, Sunderland, on July 22.David Jones's body was found in Mowbray Park, Sunderland, on July 22.
David Jones's body was found in Mowbray Park, Sunderland, on July 22.

David Jones, 55, whose last known address was Mowbray Road, Sunderland, was found in nearby Mowbray Park on Wednesday, July 22.

There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances.

Anyone who is related to Mr Jones or has any information about his family is urged to contact Sunderland coroner’s officer Vicky Ross on (0191) 5617839 or by emailing [email protected].

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