Post-mortem completed on body recovered at Sliah Liag as probe continues

A post-mortem examination has been completed on the body of a man found in the water at Sliabh Liag on Monday.

The human remains were discovered following a week-long search of the area. 

The State Pathologist, Dr Linda Mulligan, conducted a post-mortem at Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday. 

Gardai say that the results of the post-mortem are not being released ‘for operational reasons’. 

An incident room has been established at Ballyshannon Garda Station under the direction of a Senior Investigating Officer.

DNA tests were also carried out on the body in order to formally identify the man, who is believed to be in his 60s and a native of County Tyrone.

A major investigation was launched last week after reports that a man who was allegedly assaulted had gone missing. 

Gardai continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward. 

A Garda spokesperson said: “Any road users travelling in these areas, at this time, who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ballyshannon Garda Station on 071 985 8530, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.”