18/07/2016

Police Appeal Following Suspicious Death Of Woman In Co Down

Police have issued an appeal for information following the suspicious death of a woman in Newtownards, Co Down.

Joanne Thompson, aged 33, was found at her home by a relative in Old Mill Court on Wednesday, 13 July.

Detective Inspector Chris Wilson said: "We are making enquiries into events leading up to Joanne being found and are making two specific appeals for help from the local community.

"The first is to people who attended a bonfire in the West Winds estate at Dakota Avenue on the Eleventh Night. We want to hear from anyone who witnessed any disturbance or altercation at the bonfire.

"The second appeal is to anyone who noticed any activity around Joanne's home at Old Mill Court between 9pm on Tuesday 12 July and 11am on Wednesday 13 July."

(CD/JP)

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