A man died after falling from a bridge, police said on Sunday.
The man, who has not yet been named, is thought to have plunged from the Gateshead side of Tyne Bridge in Tyne and Wear shortly before 9pm.
''Police can confirm that there was a fatality on Saturday evening at the Tyne Bridge on the Gateshead side,'' said a spokesman.
''A man died after falling from the bridge at about 8.55pm.
''Inquiries are ongoing.''
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