Five arrested after man's body found in Bessbrook

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Five people have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in Bessbrook. 

The body of a man in his 30s was discovered at a property in the Acorn Hill area shortly after 10.15am on Wednesday morning. 

Police say they're investigating the circumstances and a post mortem examination will take place to determine the cause of death. 

Five suspects, including two men aged 41 and 43 and three women, two aged 22 and one aged 39, are being questioned in connection with the incident and remain in custody.

Councillor Roisin Mulgrew says anyone with information should go to the PSNI...

Councillor Roisin Mulgrew.

 

Local MLA Justin McNulty has also offered his condolences to the family and friends of the victim: 

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