14/02/2006

Body of man found in River Lagan

Police in South Belfast have confirmed that the body of a man has been found in the River Lagan.

The body was discovered close to the Governor's Bridge in the south of the City by member's of staff from the Laganside Corporation who were carrying out routine maintenance work.

The body has now been removed and a post mortem examination is to be arranged.

The identity of the man is not yet known and a formal identification process will take place later.

(EF/SP)

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