The man, aged in his 40s, was found deceased at a property this morning in the Cusher Green area of Mountnorris with serious head and facial injuries. <\/p>\n
A 39-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and remains in custody, assisting detectives with their enquiries.<\/p>\n
The man\u2019s death marks the 10th murder in Northern Ireland in as many weeks. <\/p>\n
The PSNI are currently at the scene with the property cordoned off. Forensic officers are at the scene.<\/p>\n
A PSNI spokesperson said: \u201cThe local community can expect to see an increased police presence in the Cusher Green area as officers conduct further enquiries into what happened – cordons are also in place this evening.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlthough our investigation is at an early stage, we are working at pace to establish the circumstances surrounding the man\u2019s death and to determine exactly what happened.<\/p>\n
\u201cI would appeal to anyone who may have information that could assist us, to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 573 04\/09\/25.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlternatively, you can also submit a report or information online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk\/makeareport\/<\/p>\n
\u201cYou can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.\u201d <\/p>\n
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Earlier this afternoon, local TUV councillor Keith Ratcliffe said a man had died.<\/p>\n
\u201cAn individual has been arrested in connection with this incident,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
He also said the police cordon is still in place.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this tragedy. I would urge everyone to allow the police to carry out their investigation fully and to avoid speculation.\u201d<\/p>\n
DUP councillor Gareth Wilson added that the incident is \u201cdeeply concerning\u201d.<\/p>\n
“I understand that one man is, very tragically, dead. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very difficult time,” he said.<\/p>\n
“I understand that PSNI officers are currently fully investigating the circumstances of the man’s death and have cordoned off the property.”<\/p>\n
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