Emergency services on scene at South Shields flats after 'body' discovered

Police and paramedics have been called to a block of South Shields flats after reports a 'body' has been found.

By The Newsroom

Monday, 16th May 2016, 10:00 am

Updated Monday, 16th May 2016, 11:51 am

Police on scene at Bedford Avenue.

They attended a property in Bedford Avenue, Laygate, South Shields, at around 6.30am today.

It is understood from neighbours that a woman's body has been discovered inside one of the addresses.

An ambulance car was also sent to Bedford Avenue.

Northumbria Police were unavailable for comment.

Police and paramedics have been called to a block of South Shields flats after reports a 'body' has been found.