12/01/2005

Man's body discovered in Portrush

A passerby discovered the body of a man in an alleyway near to a beach car park in Portrush this morning.

Police confirmed that a body had been discovered near the East Strand car park at around 6:30am. The area has been cordoned off while investigations into the circumstances of the death are carried out.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 028 7034 4122 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

(GB)

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