A MAN has died after he was pulled from the River Wear today (Thursday, April 17).
A Northumbria Police spokesman said officers were called to the River Wear near the Biddick Inn at Bonemill Lane, Fatfield, Washington, on Wearside at 12.30pm following reports of a man in the river.
A man was recovered from the river and taken to Sunderland Royal Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
The spokesman said: “Inquiries are at an early stage and officers are working to identify him and to trace his family.
"Additional patrols are in the area to reassure residents and carry out inquiries.”
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