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Man Missing After River Tyne Bridge Altercation
14 Apr
Summary
- Dean Larvin named as missing after falling into River Tyne.
- Incident occurred after an altercation on Redheugh Bridge.
- A woman was arrested and released on bail as searches continue.
A man named Dean Larvin, aged 39 and from Gateshead, is currently missing after entering the River Tyne. He was last seen on Friday, April 11, 2026, at approximately 10:00 PM BST.
This incident followed an altercation involving a group of people on the Redheugh Bridge. Police confirmed Mr. Larvin left the scene before entering the water shortly thereafter. His family is being supported by officers.
Authorities have arrested a 48-year-old woman on suspicion of murder and Section 18 assault. She has since been released on bail as the investigation progresses. A multi-day search operation is underway, involving police marine units and specialist teams.
Despite extensive efforts, Dean Larvin has not yet been located. Police have stated that providing a timeline for finding him is not possible. The search is ongoing.
