THE body of a man has been discovered in Dublin’s Grand Canal as Gardai appeal for witnesses.
The body of an unidentified man was found close to the Grand Canal at Coolscuddan, Newcastle, Co. Dublin yesterday morning, March 8.
His body has been removed from the scene and taken to Dublin City Mortuary.
A post-mortem also took place yesterday.
Gardai said in a statement: “Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the discovery of the body of an unidentified male in the Grand Canal at Coolscuddan, Newcastle, Co. Dublin on Saturday morning, 8th March 2025.
“The man’s body has been removed from the scene and taken to Dublin City Mortuary.
“A post-mortem examination took place yesterday, Saturday 8th March 2025.”
Gardai are now appealing for witnesses, particularly anyone who was in the area.
They are looking to speak with those who were walking or cycling, between the 12th Lock, Lucan and Hazelhatch Bridge, Co Dublin between Thursday, March 6 and Saturday, March 8.
Gardai continued: “Gardaí are appealing for anyone who was in the area, particularly those who were walking or cycling, between the 12th Lock, Lucan and Hazelhatch Bridge, Co. Dublin between Thursday 6th March and Saturday 8th March 2025 to come forward.
“Any road users who were travelling in the area at the time and who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, are asked to make this available to Gardaí.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Clondalkin Garda Station on 01 6667600, the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
Separately, a member of An Garda Siochana was rushed to hospital following an incident in Dublin city centre this afternoon.
The officer received injuries, believed to be non-life-threatening, to his arm after being assaulted during a public order incident.
The assault took place on Abbey Street at around 1pm.
Gardai confirmed that a man, aged in his 20s, was arrested at the scene.
He is being detained at a Garda Station in the Dublin city centre area.
He can be held for up to 24 hours, excluding rest periods, before being charged or released.
A spokesperson said: “Gardai have arrested a man following a public order incident, that occurred at Abbey Street, Dublin 1, this afternoon, Saturday 8th March 2025, at approximately 1pm.
“During the course of the incident, a member of An Garda Siochana received injuries to his arm, believed to be non-life-threatening at this time.
“He was taken to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital for treatment.
“A man was arrested at the scene, and is currently detained at a Garda Station in the Dublin City Centre area.
“Garda welfare services will be put in place for the Garda member.
“Investigations ongoing.”
