Gardaí seek help to identify body

Gardaí in Galway have appealed for the public’s help in identifying the body of a man found on a beach at Lettermullen on Thursday…

Gardaí in Galway have appealed for the public’s help in identifying the body of a man found on a beach at Lettermullen on Thursday.

The body was discovered at Tra Dhireain Huston by a member of the public at 2.40pm. Gardai said the man may have been in the water for a number of days. His body was taken to University Hospital Galway for a post mortem.

The man is described as being 6 foot 2 inches, and of medium to strong build. He was wearing a Ralph Lauren dark blue and white check shirt, jeans and grey and blue Nike runners.

Anyone who may have any information on the man is asked to contact gardaí at Salthill on 091-514720, the Garda Confidential line 1-800-666-111 or any garda station.