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03/12/2018
Body Found On Portstewart Promenade
Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of a man's body on rocks along the North Coast on the morning of Sunday 02 December.
The remains were found at around 11.15am near the lower promenade in Portstewart.
The area was cordoned off and combed by forensic officers.
A PSNI spokesperson said that it is unclear whether the death was suspicious or not.
Enquiries are ongoing.
(JG)
The remains were found at around 11.15am near the lower promenade in Portstewart.
The area was cordoned off and combed by forensic officers.
A PSNI spokesperson said that it is unclear whether the death was suspicious or not.
Enquiries are ongoing.
(JG)
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