An investigation has been launched following a fire at a business in North Shields.
Emergency crews attended the scene from approximately 6pm following the blaze at the property at Northumberland Place on Thursday evening. Firefighters from the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service tackled the blaze for nearly 90 minutes.
Officers from Northumbria Police also confirmed officers attended the scene to assist fire crews after their assistance was requested. They closed roads in the vicinity while they assisted the fire brigade with the operation.
