06/07/2007
Man's body found in hotel
Police are investigating the discovery of a man's body found in a hotel room in Belfast.
The body was found in a bedroom at the Holiday Inn hotel, Ormeau Avenue, and it is thought he may have taken his own life.
Police have suggested the man may have used cyanide although the investigation is still being carried out.
Fire and ambulance services were also involved in the incident.
The hotel remains open and the name of the dead man has not yet been released.
(CD/KMcA)
The body was found in a bedroom at the Holiday Inn hotel, Ormeau Avenue, and it is thought he may have taken his own life.
Police have suggested the man may have used cyanide although the investigation is still being carried out.
Fire and ambulance services were also involved in the incident.
The hotel remains open and the name of the dead man has not yet been released.
(CD/KMcA)
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