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Man found dead in Bristol harbour named
A man who was found dead in the harbour has been named as Abdul Rahman Jamal Saleh Suleiman.
The body of the 34-year-old was found on August 31 in the area off Welsh Back.
An inquest into his death was opened on Wednesday at Avon Coroners Court and has been adjourned to November 30.
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward and said they thought Suleiman had entered the water on August 27 at about 9pm.
His death is being treated as unexplained, but there are no suspicious circumstances, police said.
Can you help us with our investigation?
Abdul Rahman Jamal Saleh Suleiman is believed to have entered the water at Welsh Back on 27 August, at around 9pm.
His body was found on the 31 August.
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A spokesperson from Avon and Somerset Police added: “Officers were able to identify Mr Suleiman’s next of kin with the support of the Libyan embassy, and they have been updated about his death. Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222210696.
Main photo: Martin Booth
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