Body of elderly man recovered from River Bann

The body of a man removed from the River Bann in Banbridge, Co Down has been named as 80 year-old Mr James Burns of Granville…

The body of a man removed from the River Bann in Banbridge, Co Down has been named as 80 year-old Mr James Burns of Granville Gardens, Banbridge.

Mr Burns was reported missing yesterday and was discovered by the RUC sub-aqua unit this afternoon following an extensive search.

The RUC say foul play not suspected.

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