23/07/2015

PSNI To Work With Spanish Police Following Death Of Alan Drennan

The PSNI is working with Spanish police following the death of Alan Drennan.

Mr Drennan, 21, from Newtownabbey, was found dead in his hotel room in Ibiza on Sunday.

PSNI Superintendent Kevin Geddes said: "Detectives from Serious Crime Branch are aware of the death of Alan Drennan in Ibiza and will be speaking with his family.

"We will gather any relevant evidence and speak to any potential witnesses to assist in the investigation being carried out by the Spanish police."

(CD/MH)

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