Body found in Newcastle city centre

The discovery was made on Saturday evening, in a lane off Dean Street. Credit: PA

A body has been found in a back lane in Newcastle City Centre.

The discovery was made on Saturday evening, 28 April, in a lane off Dean Street close to the Brewdog bar.

The lane has been cordoned off by police and officers remain at the scene.

The city was teeming with nightlife while officers carried out their initial investigations.

Northumbria Police are yet to release a statement about what happened.