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.