Sunderland coastguard and police called to Marsden due to concern for man

Emergency services have responded to reports of concern for a man at Marsden.
Emergency services were called to Marsden.Emergency services were called to Marsden.
Emergency services were called to Marsden.

Northumbria Police officers and Sunderland Coastguard Rescue Team were called to the scene shortly after 11.30am on Wednesday, July 31.

Police had received a report of concern for a man.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “At 11.39am today (Wednesday), police received a report of concern for a man at Marsden Grotto, South Shields.

“Officers attended and the man was brought to safety. He has been referred to relevant support services.”