12/09/2005

Body of woman found on beach

Police in Kilkeel are appealing for help in trying to identify the body of a woman who was found on a beach in the town at the weekend.

A member of the public alerted officers to the scene just after 10am on Sunday. The woman is believed to be in her sixties and is described as being around 5’ 3” in height with grey hair. She was wearing a red fleece, black trousers and black leather boots.

Police are appealing to anyone who thinks they may be able to identify the woman to contact them urgently at Newry station at 028 3026 5500 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

(MB/SP)

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