Police remain at scene as woman's body found at Co Down harbour

Police remain at the scene of a Co Down harbour after a woman's body was recovered from the water this morning.

Emergency services attended Groomsport Harbour at around 10.35am this morning, Tuesday, February 18, and removed the body of a woman from the water.

Officers remain at the scene and have confirmed the death is not being treated as suspicious.

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Local councillor, David Chambers, issued an appeal on social media calling for the public to stay away from the scene. He said: "I’m aware of an ongoing incident at Groomsport Harbour.

"I would ask members of the public to stay away while emergency services attend the scene. Thank you."

A spokesperson for the PSNI said: "Police along with partner agencies attended Groomsport shortly after 10.35 am this morning, Tuesday, 18th February and removed the body of a woman from the water. Officers remain at the scene and at this time the death is not being treated as suspicious."

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