Sudden death of man in Larne treated as suspicious

By Adam Evans

Detectives are treating the death of a man in Larne as suspicious.

His body was found in a home on Hillmount Gardens earlier and police want anyone who saw anything suspicious in the last three days to contact them.

Detective Chief Inspector Geoffrey Boyce said: “Police were called to the scene after the body of the man was discovered inside the house in Hillmount Gardens at around 1.30pm this afternoon ( Monday 9th October ). The death is being treated as suspicious at this time, however, a post mortem examination will be carried out in due course to determine the cause of death.”

“I would appeal to anyone who has noticed any suspicious activity in the Hillmount Gardens area since Saturday afternoon or anyone who has any information which could assist us with our enquiries, to contact detectives in Larne on 101 quoting reference number 687 09/10/17. Information can also be given anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

East Antrim MLA, Oliver McMullan knew the victim personally and has told Q Radio, "he was well known and well liked within the Seacourt Estate community. He had a good word for everybody and everybody had a good word for him".

Adding, "I hope that we can get the information to the police to allow the police to deal with this case in a speedy fashion".

In a statement, the PSNI said: "Police are currently responding to reports of a sudden death of a man in the Larne area this afternoon. 

"There are no further details at this time."