02/11/2006

Woman's body found in Belfast

The body of a woman has been found in south Belfast.

It has been reported that the body of a female was discovered in Colinglen Forest Park earlier today.

The scene has been cordoned off, however it is not yet known if a crime has been committed.

It is believed that the woman may have been aged in her late teens or early twenties

There are no further details at present.

(EF)

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