BREAKING Body found on Balbriggan beach prompts major Garda probe as public urged not to share images
It is understood that the deceased male was found on Bower Beach on April 20 and the circumstances of his death are unknown at this point.
Images of the deceased have reportedly been circulating on social media, and gardai have asked the public to refrain from sharing these upsetting pictures.In a statement released this afternoon, investigating officers confirmed they are “following a number of definite lines of enquiry”.A spokesperson said: “Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body of a male on Bower Beach in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, yesterday Thursday 20th April 2023.
“Gardaí are currently following a number of definite lines of enquiry and are making efforts to contact the family members of the deceased.“An Garda Síochána is aware of certain images of the deceased male on the beach being circulated on social media messaging apps. An Garda Síochána is appealing to the public not to share these images.
“The circulation of such images is not only disrespectful to the family of the deceased but is also unhelpful to the Garda investigation”.
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