25/08/2006

Body found in County Londonderry

Police in County Londonderry have launched an investigation following the discovery of a body in the harbour earlier today.

The body was recovered from the harbour at Coleraine, shortly before 9am today by workers who were carrying out an extension of the marina in the Portstewart Road area of Coleraine.

A post mortem examination is due to be carried out on the man, who is believed to be in his mid 20s and from the area.

(EF)


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