18/08/2006

Body found in Ballyboley forest

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a man's body in Ballyboley Forest near Larne.

It is understood that police officers were conducting a search of the forest, which is between Larne and Ballymena, when the discovery was made.

A police spokesperson said that no further details were available.


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