10/10/2017

Murder Investigation Launched In Larne

Police have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a man;s body in Larne.

The body of Laurence Shaw was found at around 1.30pm on Monday, 09 October, in the Hillmount Gardens area in the Seacourt estate.

A 39-year-old man was arrested during the early hours of tuesday morning, 10 October, on suspicion of attempted murder.

(CD)

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