24/10/2017

Man Released On Bail Following Rasharkin Death

A 36-year-old man arrested over the suspicious death of a man in Rasharkin, Co Antrim, has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

The body of a man, aged in his 50s, was found on the Townhill Road on Sunday, 22 October.

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

A police spokesperson said: "I would like to hear from anyone who was in the Townhill Road area between 10am on Saturday and 10am on Sunday.

"Please could anyone with information get in contact with detectives on 101, or phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

(CD/JP)

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