Police probe sudden death of man in County Londonderry

Police treating the sudden death of a man in Magherafelt as suspicious.

The incident happened at Sperrin View in the town.

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Police are understood to be at scene of sudden death

Eyewitnesses said members of the police forensics team are at the scene.

Detective Inspector Will Tate said: “Police are investigating the sudden death of a 46 year old man in the Magherafelt area in the early hours of Tuesday.

A post mortem will take place in due course to determine the cause of death. "We are treating this as suspicious at this stage.

A 32-year female has been arrested and is helping police with their enquiries."

There are no further details at this time.

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