A MURDER investigation is underway in County Derry following the discovery of the body of a homeless man at a derelict property.
The body of Polish national, Piotr Krowka, was discovered in a former parochial house on Glen Road in the town of Maghera on Tuesday.
He had been living in the town for several years and was understood to be in his late-30’s.
Police said he suffered serious injuries to his head and body.
Detective Chief Inspector Geoff Boyce of the Police Service of Northern Ireland told BBC News that he believed Mr Krowka was a “vulnerable homeless man” and had been sleeping rough in the property.
“I can now confirm we are treating this as a murder investigation following the results of his post-mortem,” he said.
“I am keen to identify Piotr’s movements between Good Friday and Easter Tuesday when his body was discovered.
“I would appeal to anyone who was in contact with or who may have witnessed Piotr during this time to please contact us.”
