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21/08/2007
Dismembered Body Found In Belfast
Detectives are questioning a man about the discovery of a dismembered body in the Mount area of east Belfast.
The body, which is believed to be male, was found in a courtyard at the rear of a block of flats at Pottinger House at around 6pm on Monday evening. The death is being treated as suspicious.
Forensic teams worked with police for several hours at the scene. Investigating officers have not yet released the name of the victim.
A post mortem examination is due to be carried out later today.
(JM/SP)
The body, which is believed to be male, was found in a courtyard at the rear of a block of flats at Pottinger House at around 6pm on Monday evening. The death is being treated as suspicious.
Forensic teams worked with police for several hours at the scene. Investigating officers have not yet released the name of the victim.
A post mortem examination is due to be carried out later today.
(JM/SP)
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