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Toberhewney Hall in Lurgan. Google Maps

Man arrested after woman (51) found dead at home in Armagh

Detectives from the PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of the body.

A MAN IN his 50s has been arrested after the body of a woman (51) was found at a home in Lurgan in Armagh.

Detectives from the PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of the body.

It was discovered in a house in the Toberhewney Hall area of Lurgan during the early hours of this morning.

Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell said police were called to the scene early this morning.

“Police were called to the scene at around 2.50am this morning and the body of the woman was discovered inside a house,” he said.

“A post mortem examination will take place to determine the cause of death

A 51-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody. There are no further details at this time.

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