27/09/2016

Man Arrested After Body Found In Lisburn

A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was discovered in a car in Lisburn.

A man was found dead in the Limehurst Way area at around 4.20pm on Monday, 26 September.

Police are treating the death as suspicious.

A post-mortem is to be carried out to determine the cause of death.

Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn said: "This is a sad incident.

"Whatever the circumstances surrounding this death, no-one deserves to die in this way. The local community are shocked at this news.

"My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and loved ones of the deceased. If anyone has information on this incident, I would urge them to contact the police immediately."

(CD/JP)

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