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Murder inquiry at town guesthouse Murder inquiry at town guesthouse
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A murder inquiry has begun after the body of a 68-year-old man was found in a County Down seaside town.A murder inquiry has begun after the body of a 68-year-old man was found in a County Down seaside town.
It is understood the victim had been beaten and stabbed. He was found at a guesthouse in Princetown Road, Bangor, at about 0730 BST on Tuesday. It is understood the victim had been beaten and stabbed. His body was found at a guesthouse in Princetown Road, Bangor, at about 0730 BST on Tuesday.
The area around the house which overlooks the marina has been cordoned off as forensics officers carry out an examination of the scene.The area around the house which overlooks the marina has been cordoned off as forensics officers carry out an examination of the scene.
A post mortem examination is due to be carried out later.A post mortem examination is due to be carried out later.
Detective Chief Inspector Debbie McMaster said: "It is believed this man was assaulted and stabbed in the early hours of this morning.Detective Chief Inspector Debbie McMaster said: "It is believed this man was assaulted and stabbed in the early hours of this morning.
"As part of our inquiries, the investigation team will be speaking to witnesses who were staying at the guesthouse."As part of our inquiries, the investigation team will be speaking to witnesses who were staying at the guesthouse.
"However, we would like to speak to anyone who was in the area of Princetown Road any time between 10pm last night until 7.30 this morning.""However, we would like to speak to anyone who was in the area of Princetown Road any time between 10pm last night until 7.30 this morning."