06/04/2016

Laura Marshall Murder: Police Granted Extra Time To Question Suspect

Police investigating the murder of a woman in Co Armagh have been granted additional time to question a 36-year-old man.

Laura Marshall's body was found at a flat in the Victoria Street area in Lurgan on Monday.

The man was arrested and police launched a murder investigation.

Police have been given an extra 36 hours to question the suspect.

Detective Chief Inspector Eamonn Corrigan said: "I am continuing appeal to anyone who may have seen or had any contact with Laura over the weekend to contact Detectives at Mahon Road on 101 or alternatively information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

"I also want to hear from anyone who saw or heard any activity at Laura's home in Victoria Street over the weekend until Sunday evening at 5.30pm."

(CD/JP)

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