Man found dead after Shankhill house fire

The body of a 58-year-old man has been found in a house in the Shankhill area of Belfast.

The body of a 58-year-old man has been found in a house in the Shankhill area of Belfast.

The body was found after a fire in the house on Danube Street which was reported at midday.

He has not been named.

It is believed at this stage the fire started accidentally but a full RUC investigation is taking place.

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Patrick  Logue

Patrick Logue

Patrick Logue is Digital Editor of The Irish Times