Woman's body found on beach in Holywood, Co Down
A woman's body has been found on a beach in Co Down.
Police attended the scene at the Seafront Road in Holywood on Monday morning.
They said they are examining the circumstances surrounding the woman's death.
North Down MLA Stephen Dunne described the news as "shocking".
Posting on social media he added: "Our thoughts and prayers are with this woman’s family and friends at this most difficult time."
In a statement, police said the woman's body had been removed from the scene to allow for a post mortem examination and formal identification to be carried out.
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