08/01/2003

Man seriously ill in hospital following death of woman

A man remains seriously ill in hospital today following the murder of woman at a house in Co Antrim.

Police have launched a murder inquiry after the woman was stabbed to death at the house in Ballycarry near Larne on Tuesday.

The man, who is believed to be the local woman's partner, is currently being treated at Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital.

Police are treating his injuries as suspicious.

It is understood that the woman was found by her mother at around 2.30pm yesterday afternoon.

Police are appealing anyone with information to contact them immediately.

(MB)

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