Man found murdered in Co Down

A man has been found murdered at a house in Northern Ireland, police revealed today.

A man has been found murdered at a house in Northern Ireland, police revealed today.

The victim (26) -  believed to be from Poland - was found dead in the house at Balfour Street in Newtownards, Co Down late last night.

A man, aged 35 and also believed to be Polish, was arrested for questioning.

Detectives have ruled out any racist motive for the attack.

Police have asked anyone who witnessed a disturbance was in the area on Monday evening or yesterday to contact them

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