15/10/2024

Detectives Investigate Woman's Death In Randalstown

Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 21-year-old woman in the Main Street area of Randalstown, which was reported to police on Saturday, October 12th.

A post-mortem examination has been conducted, and police are awaiting the results of toxicology tests. In connection with the incident, a 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A and class C drugs, preventing a lawful burial, and perverting the course of justice. He remains in police custody.

The investigation into the woman's death is ongoing.
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Detective Inspector Lenaghan said: "Our enquiries into this tragic death are ongoing and I would ask anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the Main Street area of Randalstown between Wednesday 9th and the evening of Saturday 12th October, to contact detectives in Antrim on 101, quoting reference number 1644 12/10/24. A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/."


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