14/08/2014

Body Found In Portrush

The body of a man in his 20s has been found in Portrush, County Antrim.

The body was discovered on Wednesday evening. Police have said they are not treating the death as suspicious at this stage.

The body has not been formally identified, but it is thought to be that of missing person Marc Mackay, from Dungannon in County Tyrone.

Mr Mackay, who is 24 years old, was last seen in the Harbour area of Portrush at around 01:00 on the morning of Sunday, 3 August.

(IT/MH)

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