Body found after police called to River Wear in Sunderland
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Officers were called to Lion Place, near to the former Golden Lion pub in South Hylton, at 11.18am on Saturday, January 9.
Northumbria Police have confirmed that a body has been found and the identity of the person is still being established.
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Hide AdA Northumbria Police spokesman said: "Police are dealing with an incident down at the River Wear, at Lion Place, where a body has been recovered.
"Police received the call at 11.18am today and the incident is still under investigation.
"Police are still establishing the identity of the person.”