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Karen Cummings, 40, was found unconscious with a serious head injury
Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a woman in Banbridge, County Down.
Emergency services were called to an incident in Laurel Heights shortly after 18:00 GMT on Saturday.
Karen Cummings, 40, was found unconscious with a serious head injury, police say.
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service provided medical treatment but Ms Cummings was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two men have been arrested in connection with the investigation.
A 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder at the scene on Saturday and remains in police custody.
A second man, aged in his 30s, was arrested in the local area on Sunday, also on suspicion of murder, and is in custody.
Forensic officers are examining the scene on Sunday
Local MLA Diane Dodds said the incident was extremely sad and shocking.
"I have been speaking to our local inspector this morning and they want to reassure the public that they don't expect any risk to the public in general but there will be an increased police presence to give reassurance to locals in the town," she said.
Diane Dodds is an MLA for the local area
A Christmas tragedy
Cllr Joy Ferguson told BBC News NI: "This is a tragedy and at the heart of that tragedy is a family who have lost a loved one.
"And as we approach Christmas this makes it even more difficult."
Cllr Joy Ferguson says there is "deep, deep shock" in the community
She urged anyone with information to contact police.
