Police probe after man dies from serious injuries
William Brindley died on Sunday
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A man has died after suffering serious injuries, prompting a police investigation.
William Brindley, 77, was taken to hospital after being injured between 12:00 and 14:00 BST on Wednesday in the area of The Galleries, Washington, near Sunderland.
Northumbria Police said Mr Brindley, from Lambton, died on Sunday.
The force said the cause of his injuries was being treated as "unexplained" and urged anyone with information, including dashcam footage, to come forward.
Mr Brindley was wearing a black coat, a black wool hat, black trousers and black shoes, and had a wooden walking stick.
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