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Connor Lynch

Tragedy as body recovered from River Bann in Portadown

A body has been recovered from the River Bann in Portadown.

The emergency services are currently in attendance at the incident at the Bann Bridge in the Bridge Street area of the town after a body was recovered from the water.

Upper Bann MLA Jonathan Buckley has said: "Sad news coming in today in Portadown as police have recovered a body from the river under the Bann-Bridge.

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"I have continued to liaise with both police and community. My deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of those caught up in this tragedy."

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police attended a report of a sudden death at the Bridge Street area of Portadown on Saturday 24th June. Enquiries are continuing and there are no further details at this time."

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