The man’s body was recovered from Silksworth Sports Complex Lake on Thursday
Lake near Silksworth Sport Complex where a body was found (Image: Google Maps)
A body of a man in his 80s has been recovered from a lake in Sunderland. Emergency services were seen in attendance at Silksworth Sports Complex Lake on Thursday morning.
Police officers had responded after concerns were raised for a man. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Shortly before 6.30am today (Thursday), we received a report of concern for a man at the Silksworth Sports Complex in Sunderland. Emergency services attended and a man in his 80s was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
“His next of kin have been informed, and our thoughts are with the man’s family at this sad time. There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the man’s death and a report will be prepared for the coroner.”
In a post shared on social media on behalf of local Councillors Phil Tye, Joanne Laverick and Sophie Clinton, it states: “We can unfortunately confirm that there has been a body recovered this morning from Silksworth Sports Complex Lake. We will provide further updates when it is more appropriate.
“At the moment our thoughts and prayers are with the victim’s family and friends. Out of respect for the family can we please refrain from identifying the victim until further details are released by the emergency services.”
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