28/08/2006

Body found in County Antrim

Police have confirmed that the body recovered from the river Lagan in Lisburn earlier today was that of a 60-year-old local man.

However, the identity of the man has not yet been released.

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

There are no further details at present.

(EF/KMcA)

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