Man arrested on suspicion of murder following death in Portrush

A man was arrested on Monday evening after the discovery of a man’s body in Portrush.

The man’s body was found in the Bath Terrace area of the Co Antrim seaside town in the early hours of Monday.

“Shortly after 2.20am, police received a report that an injured male was discovered in the Bath Terrace area of Portrush,” a police spokesman said.

Later on Monday, Detective Inspector McGarvey said a man was arrested on Monday evening on suspicion of murder and was in police custody, assisting with inquiries.

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DI McGarvey said the investigation is continuing and he appealed to anyone who was in the Bath Terrace area of Portrush on Sunday night and the early hours of Monday morning, and who witnessed anything, to contact detectives.”

SDLP MLA for the area, Cara Hunter, had earlier offered her condolences and said her thoughts are with the man’s family.

She said: “I’d like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family of the man who died suddenly in Portrush on Monday morning.

“I know people locally will join me in offering them both sympathy and support at what must be an incredibly difficult time for them.”

Ms Hunter added: “I’d ask the public to give police space to carry out their investigation into the circumstances of this man’s death.

“I understand that many people will want to travel to the area to enjoy the recent spell of good weather, but they should be mindful that a number of road closures are in place and show patience and understanding.

“I have been liaising with police about their investigation into this sudden death and I’d urge anyone with any information about what happened to come forward as soon as possible to assist police with their inquiries.”

Independent MLA Claire Sugden added: “This will be an incredibly difficult time for his friends and family, to whom I offer my sincere condolences.

“There will be tough days ahead for all who knew him.

“I would urge anyone who can help the police with their investigation to come forward so that the full circumstances of this loss may be fully understood.” - Additional reporting PA