Three arrested as murder investigation launched

The body of a 29 year old man was discovered at a house in the Manor Drive area of the town at 2.50pm this afternoon.

Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Talbot said: “Police were called to the scene shortly after 2.50pm this afternoon and the body of the man was discovered inside a house. A post mortem examination will take place to determine the cause of death.

“As part of the investigation police have arrested two males and a female all in their thirties. They are all currently in police custody.

I would ask anyone in the community who knows anything about the circumstances to contact police and give us this information. Please contact Detectives at Lurgan on 101 quoting reference number 639 of 09/03/17 or alternatively information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”