Police issue update after woman’s body found on Seaburn Beach

A report was received by police early yesterday after a body was found on Seaburn Beach, off Whitburn Road, Sunderland, early on Friday (May 1).

The Northumbria force initially said the death of the woman was “unexplained” as efforts were made to identify her and to contact her relatives.

But, following further inquiries, the force issued a further statement today to say: “Just after 5am yesterday (Friday), we received a report that the body had been found on Seaburn Beach in Whitburn.

Police today (Sat May 2) ruled out any suspicious circumstances after the body of a woman was found on the beach at Seaburn, Sunderland, on Friday morning (Image: The Northern Echo)

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

“A police presence remained in the area on Friday, while officers carried out further inquiries with partner agencies.

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“Formal identification has now taken place, and the woman’s next of kin have been informed.

“Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.

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