01/02/2018

Body Of Missing Michael Cullen Found

The body of missing Belfast man Michael Cullen has been found.

His body was discovered on Cave Hill, according to his family.

Michael's brother Niall confirmed the 33-year-old had been found following an extensive search campaign.

He said: "It's with the heaviest of hearts that I have to tell you that Michael has been recovered from Cave Hill mountain a short time ago. The specialist rescue team are now bringing him back to his family home."

Michael was from the North Circular Road in north Belfast.

(CD/JP)

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