[O’Brien’s Bridge, Galway]

The Garda Ombudsman is appealing for witnesses following the death of a 43-year-old man in Galway. His body was taken from the River Corrib last night.

The man was stopped at a Garda traffic checkpoint before entering the water at O’Brien’s Bridge.

A post mortem on the body is taking place today.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission at 1890 600 800.

Garda Ombudsman witness appeal

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