Woman brought to safety from cliff edge after two-hour call out for emergency services

A woman was moved to safety after concerns were raised when she was spotted close to a cliff edge.
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Northumbria Police officers were joined by Sunderland Coastguard Rescue Team, South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade (SSVLB), Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service and a crew and three Hazardous Area Response Teams (Hart) following a report at Marsden in South Shields last night, Tuesday, June 9.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “At about 8.10pm police received a report of a woman on the edge of the cliffs at Marsden Grotto.

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Emergency services attended the scene and shortly before 10pm she was brought to safety.”

The emergency services responded to reports of concern for a woman at Marsden.The emergency services responded to reports of concern for a woman at Marsden.
The emergency services responded to reports of concern for a woman at Marsden.

SSVLB said it was called to the scene at 8.17pm.

A spokesperson added: “The team were tasked with our colleagues from Sunderland CRT to a multi-agency incident at Marsden.

“After two hours a successful outcome was achieved.

“Remember for all Coastal emergencies dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”

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