An inquest has been opened after the body of a 34-year-old man was found in the harbour off Welsh Back in Bristol. Police have confirmed that the body of Abdul Rahman Jamal Suleiman was found on Wednesday, August 31, but said it is believed he entered the water on Saturday, August 27 at about 9pm.
His death is being treated as unexplained, but there are no suspicious circumstances and police are now appealing for witnesses. 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.
Yesterday (September 21), an inquest into his death was opened at Avon Coroners Court. It has been adjourned to Wednesday, November 30.
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Avon and Somerset Police want to speak to anyone who was in the Welsh Back area of Bristol at around 9pm on Saturday, August 27, who may have seen Mr Suleiman enter the water. If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222210696, or complete an online appeals form.
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