10/07/2015

Body Recovered From Grand Canal In Dublin

The body of a man has been recovered from the Grand Canal in Dublin.

Gardaí made the discovery near the Charlemont Luas stop at around 5am on Friday.

The man is believed to be aged in his 30s or 40s.

Officers are reviewing CCTV footage from the area, however the death is not being treated as suspicious at this stage.

They are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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