Body 'discovered on beach' in Co Down as police remain at the scene

A body was "discovered on a beach" in Co Down on Thursday morning, according to police.

The PSNI said they are investigating a report that the body was found in the Farmhill Road area of Holywood on November 17. Officers remain at the scene.

Alliance Party MLA Andrew Muir said the apparent discovery of the body is ‘deeply sad’ for the community and gave his condolences to the family and friends of the person.

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Mr. Muir took to Twitter and wrote: “News a body has been found at the popular Seapark beach in Holywood is deeply sad.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the deceased.

“I hope Police are able to conclude investigations as soon as possible".

A spokesperson for the Police Service of Northern Ireland told Belfast Live: "Police are currently at the scene following a report that a body has been discovered on a beach, in the Farmhill Road area of Holywood, this morning, Thursday 17 November.

"There are no further details at present".

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