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Four held in Newry murder inquiry

Newry - Body found in laneway
Newry - Body found in laneway

An 18-year-old woman has been arrested in relation to the investigation into the murder of a man in Newry yesterday.

The woman was arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.

This brings to four the number of people being held in relation to the murder of the 40-year-old.

Earlier today another 18-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of murder while two men were arrested in Newry yesterday.

The man’s body was discovered in a laneway on Upper Edwards Street.