PSNI in Down open murder investigation

A murder investigation is under way following the discovery of a pensioner's body at her home in Northern Ireland.

A murder investigation is under way following the discovery of a pensioner's body at her home in Northern Ireland.

A man (36) has been arrested for questioning about the death of 77-year-old Tilly Campbell.

She was found dead yesterday morning when emergency services were called to reports of a fire at the house in Barnagh Park in the Co Down seaside town of Donaghadee.

The murder investigation began after an examination of the body.

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