21/07/2017

Man's Body Found In Co Down Forest

An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a man's body in a County Down forest on Friday morning, 21 July.

It is understood the discovery was made at Hillsborough Forest.

Police confirmed that a man's body has been found and that the scene has been preserved at the forest for forensic examination, however, the death is currently not being treated as suspicious.

Police said an investigation is underway.

(MH)

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