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20/07/2016
Pensioner's Death Being Treated As Suspicious
Police are treating the death of a pensioner in Banbridge as suspicious.
Frank Bratley, aged 85, was found dead at his home in the Old Forge Lane area on Tuesday afternoon, 19 July.
A post-mortem is to be carried out.
Detective Chief Inspector Alan Dickson said: "I'm appealing for anyone with any information about suspicious or unusual activity in the Old Forge area between 7am and 2pm today or anyone who spoke to Mr Bratley to contact police."
DUP MLA Carla Lockhart is calling on the public to come forward with information.
She said: "This is such a tragic incident and my thoughts, prayers and heartfelt sympathies are with the gentleman's family.
"The death is currently being treated as suspicious and I know this has caused some unrest amongst residents. This is a very worrying turn of events in the Old Forge area of Banbridge. Information is still unfolding and I am aware that a post-mortem is underway.
"I am liaising with the PSNI in this regard and would encourage anyone who has any information to come forward to the PSNI and report it via their 101 system."
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Frank Bratley, aged 85, was found dead at his home in the Old Forge Lane area on Tuesday afternoon, 19 July.
A post-mortem is to be carried out.
Detective Chief Inspector Alan Dickson said: "I'm appealing for anyone with any information about suspicious or unusual activity in the Old Forge area between 7am and 2pm today or anyone who spoke to Mr Bratley to contact police."
DUP MLA Carla Lockhart is calling on the public to come forward with information.
She said: "This is such a tragic incident and my thoughts, prayers and heartfelt sympathies are with the gentleman's family.
"The death is currently being treated as suspicious and I know this has caused some unrest amongst residents. This is a very worrying turn of events in the Old Forge area of Banbridge. Information is still unfolding and I am aware that a post-mortem is underway.
"I am liaising with the PSNI in this regard and would encourage anyone who has any information to come forward to the PSNI and report it via their 101 system."
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