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Northern Ireland

Drugs suspected in sudden death of man in his 20s

Three men have been arrested in connection with the death.

THREE MEN HAVE been arrested following the sudden death of a man in his 20s in Banbridge last night.

Police suspect a possible drugs link in the tragedy which occurred on Kenlis Street in the county Down town.

Two of the three men detained by PSNI officers were taken to hospital for treatment. One of them is still being treated.

Two of the suspects are in their 20s and one is in his 40s.

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