24/05/2017

Third Teen Arrested Over Girl's Death

A third teenager has been arrested following the sudden death of a 15-year-old girl in Portadown.

Caitlin White died in hospital after she fell unconscious in the Corcrain area on Saturday, 20 May.

A 15-year-old boy was detained on Tuesday, 23 May.

A 17-year-old boy remains in police custody and a 19-year-old has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Police are investigating a "possible drugs link".

(CD/LM)

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