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Arrest made as police attend scene of suspicious death

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The person arrested remains in police custody

A person has been arrested following a suspicious death in west Belfast.

Emergency services attended the scene in the Helen's Wood Court area on Saturday.

Police said the person who was arrested on Saturday, remains in custody assisting them with their enquiries and that a post-mortem will take place in due course.

Independent councillor Paul Doherty said he had been speaking to local people who were "both shocked and concerned at this news".

A red brick building with a street sign reading 'Helens Wood Court' written on it.
Police went to the scene at Helen's Wood Court in the Colin area of west Belfast

"My thoughts are first and foremost with the person's family and friends, who will be facing unimaginable grief at this time," Doherty added.

"Anyone with information should contact the PSNI immediately and assist them with their enquiries."

Sinn Fein MLA Órlaithí Flynn at the scene of a death in Dunmurry. She has long blonde hair and is wearing a black top and a white blazer.
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn said she was "shocked and saddened"

Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn said she was "shocked and saddened to hear of the death of an individual."

"My immediate thoughts are with their family and friends. Their grief will be immeasurable right now," she continued in a post on Facebook.

Flynn appealed for anyone with information to contact the PSNI.