12/10/2026
Police Appeal For Help To Identify Man Found Near Portstewart Prom
Police in Coleraine have appealed for assistance to identify a man whose body was discovered on rocks beside Portstewart Prom on Friday, 9 October.
Detective Inspector Connolly said: "We believe this gentleman may have gone missing within the last 48 hours and we are asking the public to think about any family members, neighbours or friends that they haven't seen or heard from – and to check that they are safe and well.
"He is in his late 50's or early 60's, of medium build, 6'3" in height, with short white hair and white stubble. He was wearing blue jeans, a black T-shirt, blue jumper, a blue hoody and a blue puffa jacket.
Detective Inspector Connolly said: "Unfortunately he did not have any identification or other personal items with him that could help with identification.
"If anyone believes that they can help identify this gentleman or if you have information that could help with our enquiries, please contact us on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 374 09/10/26.
"A post mortem has been carried out and we are not treating the death as suspicious at this time."
Detective Inspector Connolly said: "We believe this gentleman may have gone missing within the last 48 hours and we are asking the public to think about any family members, neighbours or friends that they haven't seen or heard from – and to check that they are safe and well.
Detective Inspector Connolly said: "Unfortunately he did not have any identification or other personal items with him that could help with identification.
"If anyone believes that they can help identify this gentleman or if you have information that could help with our enquiries, please contact us on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 374 09/10/26.
"A post mortem has been carried out and we are not treating the death as suspicious at this time."
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