Murder investigation launched and man arrested after body found in Portadown

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Scene of the incident in Portadown

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Police in Portadown have launched a murder investigation after a man's body was found in the town on Wednesday afternoon.

Officers made the discovery responding to reports of an incident at a property in the Whitesides Hill area. 

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Detectives are appealing for information. 

Local assembly member Jonathan Buckley says the local community can't believe what happened. 

"This murder will come as quite a shock to people in the Portadown area, particularly for those living in the vicinity of Whitesides Hill which is a quiet, family-friendly area. 

"My thoughts are immediately with the victims family as they deal with the aftermath of this horrific incident. 

"I would encourage anyone who was in the vicinity of Whitesides Hill to come forward to the police to assist them with their investigation."

MLA Jonathan Buckley speaking to Q Radio 

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