12/03/2008

Blaze Woman's Body Investigated

Detectives in south Belfast are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of woman whose body was found at a house near Tate's Avenue.

The woman was found after emergency services responded to calls reporting a fire in the premises in the Olympia Parade area, near Tate’s Avenue, shortly after 1:00pm today.

A PSNI spokesperson said detectives are currently investigating the death.

(JM)

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