Haven Point body: Police preparing coroner report after confirming death not being treated as suspicious

Emergency services attended the car park at Haven Point Leisure Centre in Pier Parade, South Shields, on the morning of October 18, after receiving a report of concern for a man at around 5am.

After attending the scene, police found the body of a man whose death is not being treated as suspicious.

A coroner report will now be made to examine the cause of death.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Shortly after 5am yesterday (Monday) we received a report of concern for the welfare of a male in the car park of Haven Point, South Shields.

“Emergency services attended and found a male who was sadly deceased. The man’s next of kin have been notified.

“Police do not believe the death to be suspicious and a report will be made for the coroner.”

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