27/06/2006

Man's body found in north Belfast

The body of a man has been found in north Belfast.

Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of the man, whose body was discovered at a house just off the Oldpark Road in the north of city just before 11am this morning.

The identity of the man has not yet been revealed.

The property has been cordoned off while forensic officers examine the scene, while police have also sealed off the area between Alliance Avenue and Oldpark Avenue.

(EF/GB)

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