Man arrested after going into sea close to South Shields pub

A man was taken into police custody after going back into the sea following a first emergency service call out.

By The Newsroom

Published 19th Aug 2018, 10:05 BST

Updated 19th Aug 2018, 11:20 BST

The call out was made to Sandhaven Beach.

Northumbria Police and members of South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade (SSVLB) were alerted to part of Sandhaven beach in South Shields at 8.35pm yesterday

A spokesman for the SSLVB team said: "The brigade was tasked to reports of a male in the water behind the Sand Dancer pub.

"On arrival the police were with the person who was just taking a dip and refused treatment by ambulance crews.

"The team were stood down and the police left the scene.

"A short time later the male entered the water once more and police responded.

"As they were concerned for his welfare the gentleman was taken into police custody."

The incident was brought to a close at 9pm.

South Shields Northumbria Police