Detectives in Larne launch murder investigation

Detectives in Larne, Co Antrim, have launched a murder investigation after a man’s body was discovered in the Herbert Drive area…

Detectives in Larne, Co Antrim, have launched a murder investigation after a man’s body was discovered in the Herbert Drive area of the town yesterday morning.

Kenneth Nicholl (29) was stabbed a number of times. No motive for the murder has been established.

The PSNI are appealing to anyone who has any information about the murder or who knows where Mr Nicholl was between 8pm on Saturday evening and 10am on Sunday morning to contact them on 0845 600 8000.

Information can also be passed anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.