Body of man recovered from beach at Blackhall Rocks

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Police say they have ruled out foul play after the body of a man was recovered from a beach.

Emergency services were called to Blackhall Rocks yesterday, Tuesday, March 14.

A Durham Constabulary spokesman said: “Police were called at around 10.30am to reports that a body had been found on the beach near Blackhall Rocks.

“Officers attended and, sadly, a man was confirmed deceased at the scene.

“The death is not believed to be suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”