Police have confirmed a man's body has been at a North East address.

Northumbria Police confirmed a body of a man in his 40s was found at an address on Beech Grove Road in Elswick, Newcastle after they received a report of concern shortly after 4pm on Monday (July 31).

Police do not believe the death to be suspicious or have any third-party involvement.

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They said the man's next of kin have been informed.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Shortly after 4.10pm on Monday (July 31) police received a report of concern for a male in an address on Beech Grove Road in Elswick.

“Officers attended the scene and found a man in his 40s who was sadly deceased inside the property. His next of kin have been informed.

“Police do not believe the death to be suspicious or that there was any third-party involvement. A report has been made for the coroner.”