Officers have confirmed that the body of a 29-year-old man was recovered from a vehicle that had gone into the sea near Souter Lighthouse in Whitburn.
Northumbria Police received a report that a vehicle had gone into the sea near Souter Lighthouse shortly after 5.40am on Saturday (June 18). Emergency services attended the scene and sadly a 29-year-old man was recovered from the vehicle.
Police said they do not believe there was any third-party involvement and said the man's next of kin have been contacted and are being supported by specialist officers.
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A Northumbria Police spokesman said: "Shortly after 5.40am on Saturday (June 18) police received a report a vehicle had gone into the sea, near Souter Lighthouse.
"Officers and emergency services attended the scene and sadly the body of a 29-year-old man was recovered from the vehicle.
"The man’s next of kin have been contacted and are being supported by specialist officers at this time.
"There is not believed to be any third party involvement and a report is being prepared for the coroner."
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