Police have descended on a residential street in Sunderland as part of an ongoing investigation.
Northumbria Police officers can be seen on Wear Street, in South Hylton, today with multiple police vehicles in attendance.
The Northumbria Police Marine Unit is also believed to be at the scene.
We have contacted Northumbria Police for more information. We will be bringing updates below.
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Investigation launched after suspected human remains found on riverbank
Police descended on a Sunderland street after suspected human remains were found on a river bank.
Northumbria Police were called to Wear Street in South Hylton on Wednesday at around 10am after the discovery was made. A number of police cars and Northumbria Police Marine Unit were in attendance.
Officers could also be seen guarding an area of the riverbank as an investigation takes place.
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What have police said?
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said:
“At around 10.05am today (Wednesday), we received a report of suspected human remains having been discovered on the riverbank near to Wear Street in South Hylton.
“Emergency services are currently in attendance at the scene to carry out enquiries.”
Suspected human remains found
Northumbria Police have confirmed they were called after suspected human remains were found.
Video from the scene
Our photographer is at the scene and has taken this video, which shows the area where officers are in attendance.
Where are officers?
This is the area where officers currently are.
Police and marine units
An officer can be seen standing on the bank of the River Wear.
What have police said?
We have contacted Northumbria Police and will let you know as soon as we have more information.
