08/01/2016

Man's Body Discovered In Co Armagh

Police have launched an investigation after a man's body was discovered in a park in Co Armagh.

The body was found in Lurgan Park on Friday morning and police said they are treating the death as suspicious.

The man has not been identified and the PSNI are investigating the exact circumstances.

The area has been sealed off. Chief Inspector Davy Beck said: "We would like to hear from anyone who has information which may assist our investigation.

"We can be contacted on 101."

(CD/JP)

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