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Murder

Man found shot dead in car

A murder investigation is under way after the body was discovered in a vehicle in Co Down.

A MURDER INVESTIGATION is under way after a man was found shot dead in a car in Comber, Co Down.

The body of the 36-year-old was discovered in a vehicle left on a road leading out of the small town.

He may have been killed between 8pm and 9.15pm last night, according to the PSNI. It’s believed that a number of vehicles were seen leaving the scene on the Ballydrain Road and driving away from Comber.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0845 600 8000.

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