Murder enquiry launched after woman’s death

Police have launched a murder enquiry following the death of former Portstewart businesswoman Margaret Evans.
By Nichola Forgrave
Published 8th Jun 2014, 12:08 BST
Margot Evans who died at her family home in Portstewart.PICTURE MARK JAMIESON.Margot Evans who died at her family home in Portstewart.PICTURE MARK JAMIESON.
Margot Evans who died at her family home in Portstewart.PICTURE MARK JAMIESON.

The 69-year-old’s body was found by the side of her house in the town’s Knockancor Drive around lunchtime on Wednesday.

Also known as Margo, she was well-known in the area having owned the Madame Margo hair salon – continuing to work on a part-time basis following retirement earlier this year.

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She was married to John and was the mother of three children.

A 32-year-old man arrested in connection with Mrs Evans’ death is understood to be her son Alun Evans.

Speaking at a press conference last week, Detective Chief Inspector Una Jennings described the investigation as being at a “very early stage”.

She said: “A post mortem is due to take place to determine the cause of death.