Corbridge Bridge over the River Tyne. Photo: K171661
MEMBERS of the public reported seeing police on the banks of the River Tyne in Corbridge on Thursday afternoon.
Officers said they had received a call expressing concern for a man on the bridge at around 4pm.
Local police attended but the man had left the bridge and was located safe and well nearby.
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