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28/07/2009
Derry Clue To Identity Of Sligo Body
Gardaí investigating the discovery of the body of a man found in Sligo in June have called for assistance from the public.
Officers in Sligo are renewing their appeal for public assistance in identifying the body, which was found at Rosses Point on 16th June this year.
Gardaí have revealed their enquiries now suggest the man was at the Ulsterbus terminal in Co Derry (pictured) at 2.30pm on 12th June, where he boarded a bus for Sligo at 4pm that same day.
The man is described as 55 to 65 yrs, with short grey hair, dark eyebrows and is of average height, thin build and was found wearing swimming trunks.
In the nearby area a black leather jacket, navy chino style trousers, black belt, black sleeveless Tommy Hilfiger jumper, blue woollen sock, and black shoes were discovered.
A spokesman for Gardaí said: "To date this male remains unidentified. Detective Inspector John O'Reilly of Sligo Garda Station is now making a renewed appeal in an effort to identify this man and notify his next of kin."
Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room in Sligo Garda Station on 071 - 9157070 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
(DW/BMcC)
Officers in Sligo are renewing their appeal for public assistance in identifying the body, which was found at Rosses Point on 16th June this year.
Gardaí have revealed their enquiries now suggest the man was at the Ulsterbus terminal in Co Derry (pictured) at 2.30pm on 12th June, where he boarded a bus for Sligo at 4pm that same day.
The man is described as 55 to 65 yrs, with short grey hair, dark eyebrows and is of average height, thin build and was found wearing swimming trunks.
In the nearby area a black leather jacket, navy chino style trousers, black belt, black sleeveless Tommy Hilfiger jumper, blue woollen sock, and black shoes were discovered.
A spokesman for Gardaí said: "To date this male remains unidentified. Detective Inspector John O'Reilly of Sligo Garda Station is now making a renewed appeal in an effort to identify this man and notify his next of kin."
Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room in Sligo Garda Station on 071 - 9157070 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
(DW/BMcC)
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