Body found in Portrush 'ongoing incident'
The discovery was made in an apartment block at Bath Terrace.
A body has been found in Portrush, Co Antrim after an incident that has been ongoing from the early hours of Monday morning.
In a statement Police said they "are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a man in the Bath Terrace area of Portrush this morning, Monday 18th July."
"Motorists are advised to avoid the Church Pass, Bath Terrace and Bath Street areas of Portrush. There is no pedestrian access between Bath Street and Arcadia.
"Enquiries are currently ongoing into this incident and anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 171 of 18/07/22.
"Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
"You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/"
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter offered her condolences following the news.
“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."
“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."