13/06/2019

Investigation Launched Into Sudden Death In Portadown

An investigation has been launched into the sudden death of an elderly man in Portadown.

It is understood that the man, aged in his 80s, was found dead at a property in the Levaghery Gardens area by emergency services shortly before 5pm yesterday, Wednesday 13 June.

According to reports, a woman also aged in her 80s, was also found at the property and was taken to hospital, where her condition is described as stable.

A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out on the man to establish the cause of death.


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