Body found on Co Louth beach

Gardaí are investigating the discovery of a woman's body in Co Louth today.

Gardaí are investigating the discovery of a woman's body in Co Louth today.

According to gardaí, the body was discovered on the beach at 1.15pm today. The scene has been sealed off and is being examined. It has not yet been determined whether foul play is involved, gardaí said.

According to local reports, the badly decomposed body was found on the Haven beach in Baltray. Initial indications are the body had been in the sea for a period of time.

Gardaí in Drogheda are examining the missing person records.