28/08/2019
Arrest As Baby Found Dead In Lurgan
An investigation has been launched after a baby was found dead at a house in Lurgan this morning, Wednesday 28 August.
Police said a 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of child cruelty, possession of a Class A drug and possession of a Class B drug.
He has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out.
DUP MLA for Upper Bann Carla Lockhart expressed her shock at the news. She wrote on Twitter: "This is a very sad situation and heartbreaking to think of the loss of such a young life.
"My thoughts are with the wider family and our emergency services who deal with sensitive situations like this in such a professional manner."
(JG/MH)
Police said a 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of child cruelty, possession of a Class A drug and possession of a Class B drug.
He has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out.
DUP MLA for Upper Bann Carla Lockhart expressed her shock at the news. She wrote on Twitter: "This is a very sad situation and heartbreaking to think of the loss of such a young life.
"My thoughts are with the wider family and our emergency services who deal with sensitive situations like this in such a professional manner."
(JG/MH)
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