Man's body found in Northumberland river search

Emergency services have found the body of a man following the search of a river in Northumberland.

At around midday on Sunday, 11 March an extensive search was launched following a report received from a member of the public of a vehicle in the river near Shillmoor, Alwinton.

Following a search of the surrounding area a man’s body was recovered from the water a short distance from where the vehicle was found.

His next of kin have been informed and are receiving support from specialist officers at this difficult time.

Officers are now looking to establish the events leading to the man’s death but at this stage they do not believe there has been any third party involvement.