Derry / Londonderry: PSNI arrest man after the body of a pensioner is found

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in his 80s in Derry / Londonderry.

The man’s body was discovered on Wednesday afternoon, July 17, in a house in the Culmore Road area of the city.

A man, aged in his 50s, has been arrested in connection with the investigation and remains in custody at this time, assisting with enquiries.

Police said a post mortem examination is expected to be carried out on Friday to determine the cause of death.

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