Man arrested after death of 20-year-old woman in Newry

Newry death
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 3rd Aug 2020
Last updated 3rd Aug 2020

A community was in shock today (Monday) after the death of a young woman in Newry.

The 20-year-old was found dead at her home in Drumalane Park yesterday (Sunday) morning.

Police are treating the death as suspicious.

A post-mortem is to be carried out to establish the cause of death.

A 23-year-old man has been arrested and police say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death.

A PSNI spokesman said the investigation is at an early stage.

Meanwhile, prayer vigils are being held for the woman.