By Q Radio News
Police in Belfast have arrested a 19-year-old after a teenager’s body was found in a river.
Detectives are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the death in west Belfast.
Detective Inspector Miskelly said: “I can confirm that the body of a male teenager has been recovered from a river in Twinbrook, west Belfast during the early hours of today, Saturday January 2.
“A 19-year-old man has been arrested as part of the investigation. There are no further details at present.”
It is understood that while the identification of the body has not been confirmed, the family of teenager Conor Kerr from west Belfast, who was reported missing on New Year’s Day, has been informed.
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn has offered her condolences to grieving friends and family of the deceased.
"The discovery of the body of a teenager in Twinbrook is a shock to the local community," she said.
"A police investigation into the incident are underway and should be allowed to continue unhindered."
"My sympathies are with the family, friends and loved ones of the young man who has died at this time."
"Anyone with information on the incident should bring it forward to the PSNI."
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