Two arrested over murder of man in Lisburn

The victim was found with serious injuries at an apartment building in Lisburn

A murder inquiry has begun following the death of a man in Lisburn.

The 42-year-old victim was found with serious injuries at an apartment building in Wardsborough Road on Monday morning.

He was given medical treatment at the scene and was taken to hospital where he later died.

A 38-year-old woman and 37-year-old man have both been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody.

Det Insp Jill Angus said: "Although our investigation is at an early stage, we are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the man's death and to determine exactly what happened."

She explained that officers received a call for assistance at the property from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service just before 01:00 BST on Monday.

"The community can expect to see an increased police presence in the Wardsborough area as officers conduct further enquiries into what happened," she added.

Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Lynch told BBC News NI it was "tragic" that a man had died and his "thoughts go out to the family and friends of the victim".

He added he would urge anyone with any information to contact the police to help them with their investigation.

Cordons remain in place near the scene and a police car was parked outside the apartment building on Monday night.