We've updated our Privacy and Cookies Policy
We've made some important changes to our Privacy and Cookies Policy and we want you to know what this means for you and your data.
Craigavon: Murder inquiry after Nathan Gibson's death
Image source, PAcemaker
The man found dead on a towpath in County Armagh was 25-year-old Nathan Gibson.
A 40-year-old man is being questioned by police on suspicion of murder.
Detectives said Mr Gibson was found fatally wounded on the towpath near Lake Road, Craigavon, on Thursday 16 January.
He was pronounced dead at the scene. On Friday, the area where Mr Gibson was found was cordoned off for a forensic examination.
Det Ch Insp John Caldwell appealed for information about where Mr Gibson had been on Thursday evening between 17:30 GMT and 23:30 GMT.
Image source, PAcemaker
He asked if anyone had seen anyone acting suspiciously close to the towpath from Legahory Court to Lake Road.
Police are investigating another incident at a house in Legahory Court.
They have appealed for witnesses.
The PSNI said that as investigations are carried out, there may be disruption to motorists and residents.
DUP MP for Upper Bann Carla Lockhart said her thoughts and prayers were with Mr Gibson's family.
"It is a very horrific incident and I can only imagine the hurt and devastation within their household," she said.
She said it was important to give police "time and space to investigate" and she understood that police patrols in the area would be increased.
Sinn F茅in MLA for Upper Bann John O'Dowd said that the news of the discovery of a body was "tragic" and that "circumstances remain unclear".
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter and before accepting. To view this content choose 'accept and continue'.
End of Twitter content
Top Stories
More to explore
Most read
Content is not available