A MAN has been found dead at Seaham Hall Beach car park, near Tonia’s café.

Police were called to the scene at around 10.20am this morning.

Officers cordoned off the area and asked residents to avoid the space.

A spokesperson for Durham Police said: "A man was found deceased in a car in the Tonia’s cafe car park in Seaham this morning.

"It is not believed there were any suspicious circumstances and a file will be prepared for the coroner."