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Man's body found in city stream | Man's body found in city stream |
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A man's body has been discovered next to a stream in the Dundonald area of east Belfast. | A man's body has been discovered next to a stream in the Dundonald area of east Belfast. |
A member of the public came upon the body at about 0830 BST on Monday morning. | A member of the public came upon the body at about 0830 BST on Monday morning. |
The man was lying close to the entrance of Moat Park on the city's Upper Newtownards Road. | The man was lying close to the entrance of Moat Park on the city's Upper Newtownards Road. |
Police have sealed off the area and teams of forensic officers are searching the embankment close to where the body was found. | Police have sealed off the area and teams of forensic officers are searching the embankment close to where the body was found. |
So far, there is no indication as to how the man died. | So far, there is no indication as to how the man died. |
It is not clear whether he was from the Dundonald area. | It is not clear whether he was from the Dundonald area. |
The Strangford MP Iris Robinson said she has met with investigating officers and they remain open minded as to the cause of the man's death. | |
She added: "Irrespective of the cause of this tragic incident my heart goes out to the family of the dead man whose lives will undoubtedly be shattered by this incident." | |
Police have appealed for information. | Police have appealed for information. |