Second man held over Portrush death

Northern Ireland police investigating a death in Co Antrim have arrested a second man.

Northern Ireland police investigating a death in Co Antrim have arrested a second man.

The body of William Robert Meek (35), was discovered by fire crews called to a blaze at a flat on Causeway Street, Portrush, in the early hours of Wednesday.

Police said they had arrested a man for questioning, with a second already in custody.

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