Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a man, aged in his 80s, in Derry.
The man’s body was discovered on Wednesday afternoon, 17 July, in a house in the Culmore Road area of the city.
A man, aged in his 50s, has been arrested in connection with the investigation and remains in custody at this time, assisting with enquiries.
A post mortem examination is expected to be carried out on Friday 19 July to determine the cause of death.
There are no further details at present.
Local SDLP councillor Catherine McDaid said the community is “in shock” following the incident and passed her condolences to the man’s family.
“It’s absolutely terrible, it’s devastating, the whole community is in shock and our thoughts go out to the family of the man,” she said.
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