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A man's body was discovered on the banks of the River Tyne in Newcastle, prompting a police investigation, although no suspicious circumstances are suspected regarding his death.

A 72-year-old masseur from Alnwick has been charged with 55 sexual offences involving 14 women, including attempted rape and multiple counts of sexual assault.

Armed police have cordoned off a road in Newcastle while responding to a reported disturbance at a local residence.

Adil Mohammed, a policeman who made inappropriate sexual comments to colleagues, resigned before he could be dismissed by Northumbria Police.