11/08/2004

Police launch murder investigation

Detectives investigating the death of 35-year-old Peter Gamble in Larne have launched a murder enquiry.

Mr Gamble's body was discovered at a house in Roddens Lane, shortly before 6am on Tuesday.

Police have issued a fresh appeal for witnesses and in particular want to speak to four young people who are believed to have been standing at the bottom of Roddens Lane at around 12.30am on the morning of his death.

It is understood that an altercation between the deceased and another man took place at around 1am after which he was taken to a nearby house where he later died.

Anyone who can help with the investigation is asked to contact detectives in Larne.

(MB)

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