Body of man recovered from Grand Canal

A Garda investigation has begun today into the circumstances

surrounding the discovery of a body in the Grand Canal in Dublin.

The body, said to be that of a middle-aged man, was seen by a passer- by on Orwell Road at 10.40 a.m. this morning.

Gardaí have preserved the scene and the sub-aqua team is in attendance.

The State Pathologist, Dr John Harbison, has been called in.

Gardaí at Terenure have begun an investigation. Anyone with any information or enquiries can contact them at (01) 666 6400.