Man’s body found at Cullercoats beach on Christmas Eve

A man’s body has been found on Cullercoats beach today.
Toby Bryant
By Toby Bryant
Published 24th Dec 2021, 12:51 BST
Northumbria Police attended the incident (Image: Shutterstock)Northumbria Police attended the incident (Image: Shutterstock)
Northumbria Police attended the incident (Image: Shutterstock)

Cullercoats beach was cordoned off on the morning of Christmas Eve as a man was found dead.

Members of the public, including keen Christmas Eve open water swimmers, were blocked from using the beach as the situation unfolded.

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The North Tyneside beach is found between Tynemouth and Whitley Bay and is a popular spot for walkers, runners and swimmers.

Northumbria Police received a report of concern shorly after 9:45 am this morning and attended the inccident.

A spokesperson said: “Shortly after 9.45am today (Friday) we received a report of concern for the welfare of a man on the beach front at Cullercoats.

“Officers attended and found a man who was sadly deceased. Formal identification has yet to take place and investigations are ongoing.”

Related topics:North TynesideWhitley BayNorthumbria Police

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