PSNI investigate sudden death of woman in Co Down

Body of women found at property in Laurel Heights area of Banbridge, Co Down

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A women has died suddenly in Banbridge, Co Down. Photograph: Paul McErlane/EPA

A woman has died suddenly at a property in the Laurel Heights area of Banbridge in Co Down.

Police are at the scene and cordons are in place at the scene, a Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) official said.

In a social media post, Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart said: “I am aware of an ongoing incident in the Banbridge area.

“I would ask everyone to give the emergency services time and space to conduct their duties, and respect the privacy of the local residents.”

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She said: “My thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of this woman.”