22/01/2013

Man Dies In House Fire

A man has died in a house fire in L'Derry, police have confirmed.

It occurred in the Drumavalley area of Magilligan on Monday evening.

The man has not yet been identified.

Police are continuing to investigate the death.

(CD/GK)

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