Watch more of our videos on Shots!
and live on Freeview channel 276

Police and coastguard rescue teams were searching for a man who was believed to have travelled to South Tyneside from Gateshead.

As part of the operation, search and rescue teams have been present in the Marsden area but the man has now been found safe and well.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Shortly after 8.30am today (Friday) we received a report of concern for the welfare of a man who had left an address in the Gateshead area.

“It is believed that he may have travelled to South Shields and was in a state of distress. A search was launched to ensure he is safe and well.

“Shortly after 2pm, the man was located safe and well.”

Support your Gazette and become a subscriber today.

Enjoy unlimited access to all of our news and sport, see fewer ads, experience faster load times, test your brain with daily puzzles and get access to exclusive newsletters.

Your support for our journalism means we can continue telling South Tyneside’s stories for generations to come. Click here to subscribe - and click here to get a snapshot of the Gazette’s news and sport to your inbox through our email newsletters.

Man located 'safe and well' in South Shields after police search

Support your Gazette and become a subscriber today.

Enjoy unlimited access to all of our news and sport, see fewer ads, experience faster load times, test your brain with daily puzzles and get access to exclusive newsletters.

Your support for our journalism means we can continue telling South Tyneside’s stories for generations to come. Click here to subscribe - and click here to get a snapshot of the Gazette’s news and sport to your inbox through our email newsletters.