27/02/2012

Body Recovered From River Lagan

The body of Joby Murphy, 20, has been recovered from the River Lagan in Belfast.

Mr Murphy fell from the footbridge at the Lagan Weir on 26 January after a night out at the Odyssey Arena.

On Saturday morning police divers retrieved the body.

Family members have been holding regular vigils at the site.

They have also called for an end to cheap drink promotions in the city.

(CD/GK)

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