Murder probe launched in Ballymena

Woman in her 50s arrested

Police and Forensic officers pictured at the scene in Ballymena
Author: Tara MclaughlinPublished 22nd Nov 2018
Last updated 23rd Nov 2018

Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was killed at a house in Ballymena.

A woman aged 53 was arrested and questioned.

The 40-year-old victim, was reported dead at three on Thursday afternoon.

His death occurred at a house in the Devenagh Court area of the town.

PSNI detective chief inspector Peter McKenna, who is leading the investigation, said: "A post-mortem examination has yet to take place but, at this time, I am treating this as murder.

Police and Forensic officers pictured at the scene in Ballymena

"A 53-year-old woman was subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody at this time.

"My thoughts go out to the victim's family at this tragic time."

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