Witness appeal following discovery of body of man in his 20s at Grand Canal

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the discovery of a body of a man in the Grand Canal at Dolphins Barn last Sunday afternoon.

The body of the man, aged in his 20s was removed from the scene and taken to Dublin City Mortuary where a post mortem has taken place.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have been in the Dolphins Barn area particularly along the Grand Canal between the hours of 2:00am and 5:00am on the 26th September 2021, to come forward.

Any road users who were travelling at the time with camera footage are asked to make this available to Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crumlin Garda station on 01 666 6200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

Gardaí continue to investigate the circumstances of this incident but are treating it as a tragic accident at this time. The male was not a ‘rough sleeper’ or similar.