Roker Pier cleared of anglers over safety fears of rough sea

Anglers are being moved off Roker Pier as the water is breaking over the walls.
Waves crash over Roker Pier on a previous occasion of high seas.Waves crash over Roker Pier on a previous occasion of high seas.
Waves crash over Roker Pier on a previous occasion of high seas.

HM Coastguard has issued a safety warning, asking people to not go on to the walkway.

Port of Sunderland officials have asked anglers to move off the pier, with plans to close off access because of the sea conditions.