A report will be prepared for the Coroner, following the location body of a man in water near Newcastle this morning.

About 6am (Monday 2 March 2015), emergency services were called to Bar Beach, on Memorial Drive, following the discovery of a body in the water.

On arrival, police located the body of a man, believed to be aged in his 60s. He is yet to be formally identified.

A crime scene has been established and investigations are continuing, however, initial investigations suggest that the man’s death is not suspicious.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Police are urging anyone with information, or anyone that has found clothing or personal items in the area to contact Newcastle Police on (02) 4926 6599 or via Crime Stoppers.