Downpatrick Stabbing: PSNI appeal for further information

A 30-year-old man remains in custody on suspicion of murder

Flowers have laid at the scene of the stabbing in Downpatrick
Author: Gareth McCulloughPublished 4th Jan 2022
Last updated 4th Jan 2022

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team investigating the murder of a 28-year-old man, following a stabbing incident in Downpatrick on Monday 3rd January, have issued another appeal for information.

Detective Inspector Foreman said: “The 28-year-old male victim was stabbed in the Church Street area of the town at around 11am on Monday, 3rd January.

Sadly, despite help from the public and medical assistance from paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

"A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody at this time.

“We are also aware that some video footage taken of the incident is being shared on social media. I am asking people not to share or view that footage.

“If anyone has information that could assist our investigation please get in touch. If you have dash cam or mobile phone footage of any part of this brutal incident, and have not yet contacted us, please do so by calling 101 quoting reference number 497 of 03/01/22."

A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport

Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org


Emergency services at the scene of an incident at Church Street, Downpatrick


Colin McGrath, MLA for South Down attended the scene yesterday (3rd Jan)


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