Man dies after fire at Wallsend flat

The North East Ambulance Service confirmed they were called to the scene in the early hours of Saturday morning. Credit: Evening Gazette

An investigation is underway following a fire at a flat in North Tyneside.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue service confirmed they were called to the fire on Northumberland Street in Wallsend in the early hours of the morning on Saturday, October, 23.

Northumbria Police has now confirmed that a 43-year-old man has died.

There are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances.

Investigators at the scene of the fire on Northumberland Street in Wallsend on Saturday. Credit: Evening Gazette syndication

A spokesperson said: “Shortly before 1:30am on Saturday police were contacted by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, who were dealing with a fire at an address on Northumberland Street in Wallsend.

“Officers and emergency services attended where a 43-year-old was pronounced as deceased at the scene.

“An investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death was launched but there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a report has been prepared for the coroner.”

The North East Ambulance Service confirmed they were called to the scene in the early hours of Saturday morning.

In a statement to ITV News Tyne Tees, they said: "Three ambulance crews and a clinical team leader were dispatched.

"We treated one patient at the scene and took a second patient to hospital."