Northern Ireland

Sudden death of young woman in Craigavon, Co Armagh investigated

Police were yesterday called to the sudden death of a young woman in Co Armagh
Police were yesterday called to the sudden death of a young woman in Co Armagh Police were yesterday called to the sudden death of a young woman in Co Armagh

THE sudden death of a young woman in Co Armagh was described last night as a "terrible tragedy".

The body of the woman, who is believed to be aged 19, was found in a flat in the Drumgor Heights area of Craigavon.

Police were called to the scene shortly before midday.

A PSNI spokeswoman last night said a post mortem examination was due be held to establish the cause of death adding that there were no further details.

SDLP assembly member Dolores Kelly described the woman's death as a "terrible tragedy and an unspeakable loss for her family and loved ones.”

"I would urge the local community, who are understandably very shocked and saddened by this event, to allow the PSNI time and space to complete their investigation," she said.

“I will keep this young woman and their loved ones in my thoughts and prayers."

Craigavon councillor Thomas Larkham said: “This is devastating news for the family and loved ones of this young woman, but a shock to the wider community in Craigavon.

"I hope people will pull together and support this family in their time of grief," the SDLP represenative said.