Police appeal to identify man found dead near Portstewart Prom

Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man whose body was discovered on rocks close to Portstewart Prom on Friday 9 October.

The PSNI believes the man may have gone missing within the previous 48 hours and is asking people to check on family members, neighbours and friends they have not recently heard from.

Description of the man

Detective Inspector Connolly said the man was believed to be in his late 50s or early 60s.

He was approximately 6ft 3in tall, of medium build, with short white hair and white stubble.

He was wearing blue jeans, a black T-shirt, blue jumper, blue hoodie and blue padded jacket.

Police said the man had no identification or personal belongings that could assist officers in establishing his identity.

Police urge public to come forward

Detective Inspector Connolly appealed to anyone who may recognise the description to contact police.

Officers are particularly keen for people to check on anyone they have not seen or heard from recently.

A post-mortem examination has been carried out, and police have confirmed that the death is not currently being treated as suspicious.

Anyone who believes they can help identify the man, or who has information relevant to the investigation, should contact police on 101, quoting reference number 374 of 09/10/26.

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