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15/06/2009
Dundonald Body Find 'Shattering' Says MP
A man's body has been found in a stream in east Belfast.
It was discovered in the Upper Newtownards Road area around 8.30am on Monday by a member of the public who reported finding the body near to Moate Park.
The PSNI said that officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
The Strangford MP Iris Robinson (pictured) said she has met with investigating officers and they remain open minded as to the cause of the man's death.
"Irrespective of the cause of this tragic incident my heart goes out to the family of the dead man whose lives will undoubtedly be shattered by this incident," she said.
(BMcC/JM)
It was discovered in the Upper Newtownards Road area around 8.30am on Monday by a member of the public who reported finding the body near to Moate Park.
The PSNI said that officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
The Strangford MP Iris Robinson (pictured) said she has met with investigating officers and they remain open minded as to the cause of the man's death.
"Irrespective of the cause of this tragic incident my heart goes out to the family of the dead man whose lives will undoubtedly be shattered by this incident," she said.
(BMcC/JM)
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