Wednesday, 22 March 2017

Body Found In Water Off Newcastle

BY IAN CROUCH

Police searching for a 23-year-old Newcastle University student missing since Sunday have found a body off the coast of Newcastle.

International student, Mohsin Awan was washed off rocks to the south of Nobbys Beach on Sunday night while taking a selfie with a friend.

Bystanders managed to rescue one of the men, but the other disappeared in rough surf .

Just before 8.00am today police located a body, believed to be that of the missing man, 1km off Newcastle Beach.

A report will prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Body Found Off Newcastle Beach Believed To Be Missing Man