Death of elderly man being treated as ‘suspicious’

Frank Bratley was found dead in his home in Banbridge on Tuesday afternoon

The death of an elderly man in Co Down is being treated as suspicious, police have said.

Frank Bratley (85), was found dead in his home in Banbridge on Tuesday afternoon.

A post mortem examination is being carried out later to find out how Mr Bratley died.

PSNI detectives from the Serious Crime Branch have appealed for anyone with information to contact them on 101.

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Rachel Flaherty

Rachel Flaherty

Rachel Flaherty is Digital Features Editor and journalist with The Irish Times