Man in his 70s dies in farming incident

A man in his 70s has died on a farm in Tassagh, County Armagh.

Police said they received a report of the sudden death in the Dundrum Road area on Tuesday evening.

Officers attended the scene alongside colleagues from other emergency services.

The death is not being treated as suspicious.

A spokesperson for the Health and Safety Executive NI (HSENI) said they are "aware of an incident" and are continuing to make enquiries.

Sinn Féin councillor Bróna Haughey said the news has "shocked the local community".

"We are all aware that on a daily basis farmers and farm workers are exposed to potential dangers," she said in a statement.

She added her "thoughts and sympathies are with his family and friends at this sad time".