Paramedics were called after he was found unresponsive under the High Level Bridge, in Gateshead, last night.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Read more: North Shields double death now being treated as ‘murder-suicide’ by detectives Northumbria Police confirmed his death is not being treated as suspicious. A spokeswoman said: ‘Just before 6.45pm. yesterday, we received a report from paramedics of a sudden death under the High Level Bridge. “A man was reported unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene. We don’t believe there is third party involvement. “His next of kin have been notified and are being supported by officers at this time.” A passer-by said a wooded area between the High Level Bridge and the Swing Bridge was cordoned off with police tape last night. Read next:
