A 21-year-old man has died after taking ill at an address near Newcastle city centre.
Police have confirmed that the man was taken to hospital by ambulance on Sunday morning after becoming unwell at the property on Melbourne Street, near Manors.
He was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
Officers say enquiries ongoing but it is not believed to be a Covid-19 death.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “At 8.13am today (Sunday) police were informed by the ambulance service that a man had taken ill at an address in Melbourne Street in Newcastle.
“Emergency services attended but sadly the man – aged 21 – was later pronounced dead at hospital.
“Enquiries into the circumstances around his death are ongoing. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers at this time.
“The investigation is at an early stage but this is not believed to be Covid-19 related death.”
