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07/06/2024
Police Investigate Two Sudden Deaths In Newry
The PSNI have launched an investigation into the sudden deaths of a man and a woman in Newry.
It is understood that police received a report of the death of a man, aged in his 20s, on Sunday, 02 June. This was followed by another report of the death of a woman, also aged in her 20s, on Wednesday, 05 June. Both deaths are said to have occurred in the Sandys Street area.
District Commander for Newry, Mourne and Down, Superintendent Norman Haslett said: "I am aware that the deaths of these two young people will cause concern in the local community.
"A post-mortem has now been completed into the man's death and we await the results of a toxicology report to help determine the cause of death.
"A post mortem is still to be held to establish the cause of death of the woman – and we would urge people not to speculate at this time.
"I want to take this opportunity to reassure you that we, as a Police Service, will fully investigate the circumstances surrounding this loss of life, and send our sympathies to the families and friends of those involved."
It is understood that police received a report of the death of a man, aged in his 20s, on Sunday, 02 June. This was followed by another report of the death of a woman, also aged in her 20s, on Wednesday, 05 June. Both deaths are said to have occurred in the Sandys Street area.
District Commander for Newry, Mourne and Down, Superintendent Norman Haslett said: "I am aware that the deaths of these two young people will cause concern in the local community.
"A post-mortem has now been completed into the man's death and we await the results of a toxicology report to help determine the cause of death.
"A post mortem is still to be held to establish the cause of death of the woman – and we would urge people not to speculate at this time.
"I want to take this opportunity to reassure you that we, as a Police Service, will fully investigate the circumstances surrounding this loss of life, and send our sympathies to the families and friends of those involved."
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