‘Tragic’ sudden death of man in forest park reported by PSNI

A man has died suddenly today in Tollymore Forest Part outside Newcastle.
By Philip Bradfield
Published 13th Feb 2020, 20:41 BST
Updated 13th Feb 2020, 21:04 BST

Police said that, along with the Ambulance Service, they attended the scene of the sudden death of a man in the Tollymore Forest Park area of Newcastle this afternoon, Thursday February 13.

The death is not being treated as suspicious, a PSNI spokesman said.

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SDLP MLA for South Down, Colin McGrath expressed his sympathy.

“We have been very saddened to hear news today that a gentleman has lost his life in Tollymore Forest Park,” he said.

“My sincere sympathies and I am sure those of everyone across South Down go out to the bereaved family and friends at this time”.

Councillor Laura Devlin added: “We are all devastated in the Newcastle area to hear this news this evening.

“A day that should have been a happy one with a walk in nature has ended so tragically. It is heartbreaking.”