Police Seek Help Identifying Man Found Dead in Portstewart

Police are seeking the public's help identifying a man found dead on rocks near Portstewart promenade in Northern Ireland on Friday, October 9. Emergency services responded shortly before 10 a.m., and investigators believe the man may have gone missing within the previous 48 hours.

According to police, the man was believed to be in his late 50s or early 60s. He was approximately 6 feet 3 inches tall, had a medium build, short white hair, and white stubble.

Officers said he was wearing blue jeans, a black T-shirt, a blue jumper, a blue hoodie, and a blue puffer jacket. He had no identification or personal belongings that could help establish his identity.

Detective Inspector Connolly appealed to residents to consider whether anyone they knew had recently become unreachable or was unexpectedly absent.

"We believe this gentleman may have gone missing within the last 48 hours and we are asking the public to think about any family members, neighbours or friends that they haven’t seen or heard from – and to check that they are safe and well." Detective Inspector Connolly said.

The detective inspector provided further details about the man's appearance and clothing to help members of the public recognize him.

"He is in his late 50s or early 60’s, of medium build, 6’3” in height, with short white hair and white stubble. He was wearing blue jeans, a black T-shirt, blue jumper, a blue hoody and a blue puffa jacket." Detective Inspector Connolly said.

The lack of identifying documents or personal possessions has complicated efforts to determine who the man was.

"Unfortunately he did not have any identification or other personal items with him that could help with identification." Detective Inspector Connolly said.

Police have asked anyone with information that could establish the man's identity or assist the investigation to contact them through the non-emergency number 101.

"If anyone believes that they can help identify this gentleman or if you have information that could help with our enquiries, please contact us on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 374 09/10/26." Detective Inspector Connolly said.

A post-mortem examination has been completed. Detective Inspector Connolly said police were not treating the death as suspicious at this time.

"A post mortem has been carried out and we are not treating the death as suspicious at this time." Detective Inspector Connolly said.