Three held over Portadown murder

A 29-year-old man has been murdered in Portadown in what police believe was a stabbing.

A 29-year-old man has been murdered in Portadown in what police believe was a stabbing.

Officers said three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder.

The victim was attacked at around 4.20am in the Hartfield Avenue area of the Co Armagh town.

Three men, aged 28, 26 and 24, are helping police with their inquiries.

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