26/02/2013

Human Remains Discovered In North Belfast

Human remains have been found in north Belfast.

The body was found on Mill Valley Road in Ligoniel earlier on Monday.

A police spokesman said a post mortem examination will be carried out to establish the person's identity.

(GK)

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