Northern Ireland

Murder victim Nathan Gibson to be buried tomorrow

Murder victim Nathan Gibson
Murder victim Nathan Gibson

A 25-YEAR-OLD young father found dead on a tow path in Co Armagh earlier this month is to be laid to rest tomorrow.

The body of Nathan Gibson was found close to Lake Road in Craigavon late on January 16.

A 40-year-old man, Paul John Joseph Whitla, of no fixed address, has already appeared in court charged with Mr Gibson's murder.

He was remanded into custody.

Requiem Mass for Mr Gibson will be celebrated in the Church of St Anthony at 11am tomorrow.

His remains will be buried in Lylo Cemetery.

Mr Gibson is survived by his father Anthony, partner Joanna Black, their young son John, and his wider family circle.