Messages of sympathy after Sunderland man found dead

Tributes have been paid to a Sunderland man who has been found dead.

The man, named locally as Anthony Selby, was found dead in the village of Hadston, near Druridge Bay, Northumberland on Monday. He was 38.

Mr Selby previously lived at a house in Ailesbury Street, Millfield, which was searched by police earlier this week following reports that the 38-year-old was missing.

The bodies of three dogs were also found at the property. Gill Harding, who runs an animal shelter in the city, had received a call from a concerned member of the public about the dogs.

Officers from both the police and RSPCA were informed.

Members of the community have paid tribute to the 38-year-old on social media.

Messages of sympathy were written on the Sunderland Echo Facebook page.

Laura Scott wrote: “Love you always.”

Danielle Staite posted: “RIP Anthony Selby.”

Tracey Snaith said: “So sad thoughts are with his family.”

May Tapping wrote: “So sad thinking of his family.”

Ryan Smith posted: “Very sad, knew a topper lad will be truly missed, thoughts go out to his family.”

Gurjit Cheema said: “RIP Anth you were a top lad hope your in a better place matey.”

Sheila Walker wrote: “Very sad.”

Claire Johnson posted: “RIP Anth.”

A spokesman for Northumbria Police confirmed to the Echo that a report has been prepared for the coroner, and that were is not believed to be any third party involvement in his death.