The heartbroken sister-in-law of a South Tyneside man said he took his own life after becoming addicted to cocaine.
Peter Whale's family had been trying to help him tackle his drug addiction for years. The 29-year-old fought to stay clean but his addiction took hold of his life and he relapsed multiple times.
They were left devastated when Peter passed away during the early hours of the morning on Saturday, June 18. His van was found in the sea near Marsden Grotto in South Shields.
