19/10/2021

Body Discovered At Flat In Magherafelt

The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following the discovery of a man's body in Magherafelt, Co L'Derry.

Police have launched a murder investigation after the body was found in a downstairs flat on Sandy Braes at around 12:30 on Monday.

It is understood that a man was arrested on suspicion of murder near the scene a short time later.

Police, who have said that their investigation is at a "very early stage", have appealed to anyone who may have noticed any unusual activity in the area over the last few days to contact them.


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