16/11/2006

Woman's body found in east Belfast

Detectives in east Belfast are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman whose body was found yesterday evening.

The woman, believed to be in her 40s, was discovered in the Clarawood area of the city at around 5.20pm.

A post-mortem examination is expected to take place later today to establish the cause of death.

The woman's identity has not yet been released.

(EF)

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