Overview
- Officers received a report shortly before 7:55am on Sunday about a body near Grange Road in the Newburn area of Newcastle.
- Emergency services attended and the man was recovered from the riverbank.
- Firefighters were on scene, a rescue boat was launched, and at least two fire engines were pictured by the river.
- The location was cordoned off and a police presence remained as enquiries with partner agencies continued.
- Northumbria Police confirmed the update on Tuesday and said a report will be submitted to the coroner in due course.