Man being questioned by police after badly beaten body found

A 27-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Lisburn, Co Antrim.

He is being questioned about the death of John Cooke, aged 33, whose badly beaten body was found in a house at Church Lane.

Sources said Mr Cooke’s arm was almost severed by the ferocity of the assault. It is believed he was attacked after a heavy drinking session.