Man found dead in alleyway in Tynemouth

Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious

Author: Abi SimpsonPublished 4th May 2026

A man's been found dead in an alleyway in Tynemouth.

Police say they were called just after 8am on Monday to reports of concern for a person in Percy Park Road.

Sadly the body of a man was found.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “A police presence is currently in the area and enquiries are underway to formally identify the person and notify their next of kin.

“There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the man’s death, and a report will be prepared for the coroner in due course.”

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