A MYSTERY man has been found dead in a garden shed.

The body of the elderly man was discovered shortly after noon on Saturday, in a shed in communal gardens in Borrowdale Avenue, Walker, Newcastle. Police said there were no suspicious circumstances.

The man is described as aged between 60 and 80, 5ft 4in, of slim build, with grey, receding hair and glasses. He was wearing a cream Arran jumper, blue checked shirt, dark grey trousers and navy and brown moccasin shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Newcastle East CID on 0191-214 6555.