Witnesses are being sought following the death of a man at a popular North East swimming spot.
As previously reported, the body of a 55-year-old was sadly discovered at Hetton Lyons Park, in Hetton le Hole, Sunderland, following an extensive, multi-agency search, which was launched after concerns were raised that the male hadn't returned from an open-water swimming session. Northumbria Police, the National Police Air Service (NPAS) and Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service were all involved in the search at 11.30pm on Wednesday, May 31.
The man’s family were notified and are currently being supported by specialist officers at this time. An investigation remains ongoing in the circumstances surrounding the man’s death and a number of enquiries have already been carried out.
