THE family of a retired police officer who died after falling from a bridge over the A19 have tonight (Monday, August 31) released a photo of him.

Stephen Merryweather, who was aged 64, lived in Yarm.

He was seen to fall from the Hilton overbridge on the A19 southbound near Crathorne just after 9.35am on Sunday (August 30)

The road was closed in both directions for several hours. Initial inquiries by police suggests there were no suspicious circumstances

A spokesman for Cleveland Police said: "Our thoughts remain with Stephen’s family and friends at this difficult time."

Anyone who saw what happened can contact PC Tina Lackenby on 101 quoting event 151690.