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07/09/2006
Police treat body find as "suspicious"
Police are treating the discovery of a body in south Belfast yesterday as suspicious.
The victim, who is believed to be a man in his 40's, was discovered at a house in Penrose Street, off the Ormeau Road shortly before 1.55pm yesterday afternoon by a contractor due to carry out repairs on the property.
A post mortem examination is expected to take place later today and a full investigation is to be carried out by detectives to establish the circumstances surrounding the death.
One man has been arrested and is currently assisting police with their inquiries.
Anyone with any information in connection with the death should contact detectives on 0845 600 8000 or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(EF)
The victim, who is believed to be a man in his 40's, was discovered at a house in Penrose Street, off the Ormeau Road shortly before 1.55pm yesterday afternoon by a contractor due to carry out repairs on the property.
A post mortem examination is expected to take place later today and a full investigation is to be carried out by detectives to establish the circumstances surrounding the death.
One man has been arrested and is currently assisting police with their inquiries.
Anyone with any information in connection with the death should contact detectives on 0845 600 8000 or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(EF)
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