POLICE say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the discovery of a man's body in a County Durham stream.

The body was found lying in the stream close to the boating lake near Silverdale Place, Newton Aycliffe, at about 8.20am yesterday.

Police said they are not releasing the identiry of the man at this stage, but added there are no suspicious circumstances.

Anyone with information is asked to call 0345-6060-365.