Murder case launched after Co Armagh woman's post-mortem

Detectives from the PSNI's Serious Crime Branch have launched a murder probe into the death of a woman at an apartment in the Victoria Street area of Lurgan.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Apr 2016, 19:24 BST
Updated 4th Apr 2016, 19:31 BST
A murder investigation is under way after a woman's body was found in a flat in County ArmaghA murder investigation is under way after a woman's body was found in a flat in County Armagh
A murder investigation is under way after a woman's body was found in a flat in County Armagh

It follows a post-mortem on the victim, who has been officially named as 31-year-old Laura Marshall.

She had been named by unofficial local sources earlier in the day.

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The officer leading the investigation, Detective Chief Inspector Eamonn Corrigan from Serious Crime Branch said: “Laura’s body was discovered at approximately 5.30pm yesterday, Sunday, 3 April. I would appeal to anyone who may have seen or had any contact with Laura over the weekend to contact Detectives at Mahon Road on 101 or alternatively information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

“I also want to hear from anyone who saw or heard any activity at Laura’s home in Victoria Street over the weekend until yesterday evening at 5.30pm.

A 36-year-old arrested man remains in police custody.

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