Man’s body found in alleyway near Tynemouth Post office

Emergency services were called to the alley next to the Post Office on Percy Park Road, in Tynemouth, North Tyneside at around 8am today (May 4).

The area was cordoned off as police, crime scene investigators and paramedics attended the scene.

Police have confirmed the man’s death is believed to be not suspicious and enquiries are underway to formally identify the person and notify their next of kin.

Pictures from the scene show a cordon erected, with police wearing blue gloves while carrying out enquires at the scene.

Police at the scene of a body in the upmarket village of Tynemouth. (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

Crime scene investigators were also spotted earlier this morning.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Shortly after 8.05am today (May 4), we received a report of concern for a person on Percy Park Road in Tynemouth.

“Emergency services attended the scene where the body of a man was sadly located.

“A police presence is currently in the area and enquiries are underway to formally identify the person and notify their next of kin.

“There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the man’s death, and a report will be prepared for the coroner in due course.”

A spokesperson for the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) added: “We were called to an incident on Percy Park Road, Tynemouth shortly before 8am on May 4. We dispatched a double crewed ambulance to the scene.”