13/03/2019

Police Granted Extra Time To Question Murder Suspect

Detectives investigating the murder of 53-year-old Alice Morrow have been granted an additional 36 hours to question a suspect.

Mrs Morrow's body was found at a property in Whincroft Way, east Belfast on Sunday evening, 10 March.

A 42-year-old male arrested on suspicion of murder remains in custody.

Detective Chief Inspector Eamonn Corrigan appealed to anyone who witnessed anything or has information which may assist the investigation to contact officers on 101 quoting reference 1345 10/03/19.



(JG/CM)

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