Two men die trying to help children in sea
Police said two men died when they went into the sea to help two children.
Cleveland Police said they were called to Seaton Carew beach in Hartlepool at 3.45pm following reports that two children were experiencing difficulties in the water.
Police said the men went into the water and the RNLI pulled them out. Both men were pronounced dead a short time later.
Police said the children were taken to hospital to be checked and confirmed to be safe. Labor Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash said the town had suffered a “heartbreaking tragedy”.
Cleveland police said the deaths are not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
It was also stated that specially trained officers supported both men’s families.
Supt Glen Wand said: “We extend our deepest condolences to the families of both men involved in this tragic incident today.”
Brash added: “There are no words that can lessen the pain their families, friends and loved ones are feeling right now.
“My thoughts are with them all and I know the whole town will keep them in our hearts at this tragic time.”
Conservative Stockton West MP Matt Vickers said: “My thoughts are with the families of the men who lost their lives and everyone affected by this truly tragic incident.”
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