Hotel bosses at a prominent Newcastle city centre venue have shared their sorrow after a sudden death at the premises on Sunday morning. Emergency services, including police and paramedics, were called to Sandman Signature in Gallowgate at 7.41am.
It is understood that an individual died, though police reported that the circumstances are not believed to be suspicious.
Hotel and ambulance responses
A spokesperson for Sandman Signature Newcastle said: "We're deeply saddened by what happened at the hotel on Sunday morning, and our thoughts are with everyone affected at this very sad time. Our team supported the emergency services and will continue to help the police with anything they need."
A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called to an incident on Gallowgate in Newcastle at 7:41am on Sunday 8 November. We dispatched one ambulance crew, one rapid response paramedic, one critical care specialist paramedic and one duty officer to the incident."
Ongoing support
The hotel team has indicated it will continue to assist police with any further requests as the investigation proceeds.
