07/07/2014

Two Arrested Over Bin Body Discovery

Two people have been arrested in connection with the discovery of a man's body in a wheelie bin in Craigavon on Saturday.

Police report that the body of Owen Creaney (40), of Victoria Place, Lurgan, was discovered concealed inside a in on Saturday evening.

It is understood that Mr Creaney suffered a "sustained assault".

A 27-year-old man and 23-year-old woman have been arrested in connection with Mr Creaney's death, police have said.

Police say their investigation is ongoing. They have been granted additional time to question the two.

(MH/CD)

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