Murder investigation after man's death

The man was discovered on Thursday morning with serious head and facial injuries

A man in his 40s has been murdered in Mountnorris in County Armagh.

Emergency services attended a property in Cusher Green shortly after 11:30 BST and found the man dead, with serious head and facial injuries.

A 39-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody, the Police Service of Northern Ireland has said.

"The local community can expect to see an increased police presence... as officers conduct further enquiries into what happened - cordons are also in place this evening," Det Ch Insp Gary Robinson said.

'Simply cannot believe it'

From the scene, BBC News NI reporter Claire Graham

This murder took place in a housing development with many pensioners and families living nearby.

Cusher Green, which usually sees children playing football out on the grass enjoying the late summer sun, is now an active murder scene.

Police cars and blue police tape a stark sign that the PSNI's Major Investigation Team is at work.

Forensics in white suits and blue face masks work at a bungalow, tucked away from the main green area, looking for evidence to establish how this man in his 40s was killed.

One neighbour tells me he simply 'cannot believe it', another says she just doesn't feel safe knowing such violence happened a stone's throw from her home.

An area in Mountnorris has been cordoned off around a number of houses

At the scene, one resident told BBC News NI that the ongoing policing operation is "a really weird experience for us".

"It is the quietest nicest family spot. Everybody is a wee bit shocked," she added.

Sinn Féin assembly member Aoife Finnegan said the incident was a "shocking development for the local community".

She added: "I want to extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the victim."

Speaking to BBC News NI TUV councillor Keith Ratcliffe said: "It is extremely sad news to everyone in the area.

"It is very important that the police are allowed to do their investigation."

Gareth Wilson has appealed for witnesses to come forward to police

DUP councillor Gareth Wilson described the incident as "deeply concerning".

"I understand that one man is, very tragically, dead. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very difficult time," he said.

Wilson has appealed for anyone who may have witnessed "anything suspicious" in the Cusher Green area of Mountnorris to assist the PSNI with their inquiries.