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.

Man being questioned by police after badly beaten body found

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.

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