Witness appeal after body of unidentified man discovered in Dublin

The teenager reported missing from Waterford City on March 3 was found safe and well.

Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses after the body of an unidentified man was discovered in Dublin.

The body was found in the Grand Canal at Coolscuddan, Newcastle, Co Dublin, on Saturday morning.

The man’s body was removed from the scene and taken to Dublin City Mortuary. An autopsy was carried out on Saturday.

Gardaí are now appealing for anyone who was in the area, particularly those who were walking or cycling, between the 12th Lock, Lucan and Hazelhatch Bridge, Co Dublin, between Thursday, March 6, and Saturday, March 8, to come forward.

Any road users who were travelling in the area at the time and who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, are asked to make this available to gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Clondalkin Garda Station on 01 6667600, the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.