Murder probe Lurgan: Police granted extra 36 hours to question three people.
29-year-old Paul Gerard Curran was discovered in a house in the Manor Drive area on Thursday afternoon.
Last updated 11th Mar 2017
Two men and a woman, all aged in their 30s, were detained on Thursday.
A court granted detectives from PSNI organised crime branch an additional 36 hours to question the three people assisting with the murder enquiry.
Detective Chief Inspector Eamonn Corrigan said: “Paul’s body was discovered inside the house shortly after 2.50pm on Thursday afternoon. A post mortem examination will be carried out to determine the cause of death and two men and a woman, all aged in their 30s, remain in police custody at this time in relation to the investigation.
“I continue to appeal to anyone with any information which could assist us with our enquiries to contact detectives in Lurgan on 101 quoting reference number 639 09/03/17. Information can also be given anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Upper Bann Assembly member Carla Lockhart said: I express my sympathy to the family involved in this very tragic incident. To have a young life cut short in such circumstances is shocking and a cause of concern to the wider community of Lurgan.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family, who received the news this afternoon.''
The DUP representative added: I understand the PSNI has now launched a murder investigation and I would urge anyone with any more details to help in assisting the police with their investigation.
I will continue to liaise with the police and the subsequent out-workings of their investigation.''