Man held over Derry murder

A man was being questioned today after a body was found at the bottom of steps in Co Derry.

A man was being questioned today after a body was found at the bottom of steps in Co Derry.

The body of Michael Martin McGinnis (38) was found at the bottom of steps on Blackburn Path, Limavady in the early hours of Friday.

The man was detained after post-mortem results found Mr McGinnis had been killed close to Alexander Road in the town. Police have appealed for information.

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