The body of a man discovered on a County Down beach on St Stephen’s Day has now been formally identified. Bryn Williams had last been seen in Groomsport on 6 December, after which police issued a missing person appeal and launched a search operation.
The operation involved officers from the local police district, the Criminal Investigation Division, Tactical Support Group, Police Search and Rescue, Air Support, Dogs Section, Body Recovery Team, ANPR, as well as the Economic Crime and Technical Support Units, reports The Mirror.
On 26 December, a man’s body was found on a beach close to Orlock Point, with police confirming it has since been identified as Mr Williams, who was from Groomsport.
Police Search Advisor Sergeant Brown said: “All involved worked tirelessly right up to Boxing Day morning in an effort to find Bryn and bring him home to his family. Our thoughts are with the Williams family at this very sad time,” reports The Mirror.
Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Campbell added: “The search for Bryn was an extensive operation and I would like to extend my gratitude to all agencies involved and members of the public for their assistance throughout the investigation. Our thoughts remain firmly with the family and friends of Bryn.”
Bryn Williams’ wife, Nicola, said on behalf of the family: “We would like to pass on our sincerest gratitude to all involved in the search for Bryn over the last three weeks, including the police, voluntary search services and the public for all their work and support,” reports The Mirror.
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