23/05/2017

Two Teens Arrested In Connection With Girl's Death

Two teenagers have been arrested after a 15-year-old girl died in Portadown on Saturday, 20 May.

The girl, who has been named locally as Caitlin White, died after falling unconscious in the Corcain area.

Police are investigating a "possible drugs link".

The 19-year-old and 17-year-old have been detained in police custody.

(CD/JP)

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