Tuesday 7 July 2009

Murder hunt over body in laneway

The man's body was found in a laneway at Upper Edward Street
A murder inquiry is under way after a man's body was discovered in Newry.
He was found in a laneway at Upper Edward Street in the city at about 0035 BST on Tuesday.
The city's mayor John Feehan, SDLP, said the victim is believed to have been aged in his 20s or 30s and may have been "severely beaten".
It is believed that the man was attacked as he walked along a pathway. His body was found in an alley behind Newry's swimming pool.
Mr Feehan said: "I've spoken to the chief inspector this morning and at this stage we don't believe it to be drug-related in any form," he said.
Police want to speak to anyone who was in the area of Upper Edward Street, Monaghan Street or Railway Avenue on Monday night.
They want to talk to anyone who saw an altercation or disturbance in those areas. No details about the identity of the man have been released.

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