Body discovered on Co Down beach

The body was found at Murlough Bay, Newcastle, at 8.45am.

The PSNI has opened an investigation following the discovery of a man's body on the beach at Murlough Bay in County Down.

The body was found at Murlough Bay, Newcastle, at 8.45am.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland said it is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of the man.

No further details are available at the moment.

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