07/07/2009

Body Found Across Border In Newry

A man's body has been discovered in the border city of Newry, Co Down.

PSNI detectives are investigating the shock find in a laneway early this morning.

The victim was discovered at Upper Edward Street shortly before 1am on Tuesday.

Initial inquiries suggest that there were suspicious circumstances in the death, but the details surrounding the incident were this afternoon still being established.

No details about the identity of the man have so far been released but it is expected that a post mortem will be carried out later to establish the exact cause of death.

However, it is thought the man was badly beaten.

Police are trying to establish his identity and have also appealed for anyone with information to contact them.

(BmcC/JM)

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