Police in Northern Ireland have launched an investigation after the discovery of a woman's body in County Fermanagh. The remains were found in a rural area near Derrylin on Wednesday morning, prompting a significant response from local authorities.
Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell confirmed officers were treating the death as suspicious. "We are in the early stages of our investigation," he stated. "A post-mortem examination will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death."
Community Shocked by Discovery
The grim discovery has sent shockwaves through the local community. Residents described the area as typically quiet, with few reports of serious crime in recent years.
Police have cordoned off the scene while forensic teams conduct their examination. Officers are appealing to anyone with information to come forward, particularly those who may have noticed unusual activity in the area over recent days.
Appeal for Information
Authorities have set up an incident room and are following several lines of inquiry. Detectives are reviewing local CCTV footage and conducting door-to-door inquiries in the vicinity.
"We would urge anyone who saw anything suspicious in this area between Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning to contact us immediately," DCI Caldwell added. "No piece of information is too small."
The police have not yet released the identity of the deceased, pending formal identification and notification of next of kin.
