A murder inquiry has been launched in the North following the earlier discovery of a woman's body.

The body of 31-year-old Laura Marshall was found yesterday evening at a flat on Victoria Street in Lurgan.

A post mortem of her remains was conducted, and as a result of the findings a murder investigation is now underway.

A 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the investigation and remains in custody.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact police.

Police launch murder investigation following the death of 31 year old Laura Marshall.

— PSNI (@PoliceServiceNI) April 4, 2016