NewsUK NewsPSNIA man whose body was found on Whiterocks beach in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, on Sunday has been named locally as Stuart Graham, a serving officer with the Police Service of Northern IrelandSophie McLaughlin and Joe Smith News Reporter19:29, 21 May 2026A man whose body was found on a beach in Northern Ireland at the weekend has been identified as a serving police officer.‌Stuart Graham has been named locally after his body was discovered on a County Antrim beach at the weekend. The body of Mr Graham, who was a serving officer with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), was discovered on Whiterocks beach on the North Coast on Sunday.‌Emergency services arrived following the discovery, with a cordon put in place and members of the public asked to avoid the area. A service of thanksgiving will take place for him this weekend in Belfast following his tragic death, Belfast Live reports.‌His funeral notice reads: "Dearly loved husband of Nicola, devoted father of Amelia and Dylan, loving son of Margaret and Alex, cherished brother of Cheryl, her husband Alan and Lesley.‌READ MORE: Boy missing for 13 days from Barnstaple thought to have entered river as shoes foundREAD MORE: Quiz to close every store in UK after plunging into administration – full list"If desired, donations in lieu of flowers may be sent directly to Portrush RNLI. Kerr Street, Portrush. Co Antrim, BT56 8DQ. Telephone number 028 7082 3201. Stuart will be lovingly remembered and sorely missed by the entire family circle."Alderman Richard Brown Stewart, deputy mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, described the incident as "a shocking discovery for the town".Speaking earlier this week, he added: “I was deeply saddened to learn of the discovery of a body at the Whiterocks beach this morning. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and loved ones of the deceased at what will be an incredibly difficult and distressing time for them.Article continues below"I also want to pay tribute to the emergency services and all those involved in responding to the incident with professionalism, dignity and care. I would ask people to respect the privacy of the family as investigations continue."A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a man whose body was located on the beach in Whiterocks on Sunday, 17th May.“A post-mortem examination will be carried out to establish the cause of the death, which is not believed to be suspicious.”Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌PSNINorthern IrelandCherylFunerals