A 39-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a man's body in a house in Larne, Co Antrim.
The body of 56-year-old Laurence Shaw was discovered inside his home at Hillmount Gardens in the Seacourt estate at around 1.30pm yesterday.
A post-mortem examination is to be carried out to determine the exact cause of death.
It is understood a party was held in Mr Shaw's home over the weekend.
It is also understood there had been a small fire inside the property prior to the discovery of the victim's body.
The PSNI arrested the 39-year-old man during the early hours of this morning and he remains in police custody.
Detectives are appealing for information and say they are particularly keen to speak to anyone who saw or spoke to Mr Shaw over the weekend or anyone who was in his company.
Launching the murder probe, PSNI Detective Chief Inspector Geoffrey Boyce said: "I am appealing to anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the Hillmount Gardens area since Saturday afternoon, or anyone who has any information that can assist us with our inquiries, to contact detectives in Larne on 101 quoting reference number 687 09/10/17.
"I am particularly keen to speak with anyone who saw or spoke with Laurence at any time over the weekend, or anyone who was in his company."
Information can also be given anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
