BREAKING: murder probe under way after the death of a man in Crossmaglen
A 67-year-old has been arrested and is now in police custody
Last updated 17th Jun 2024
A murder investigation was under way today (Monday) after the death of man in Crossmaglen.
The man who was in his 70s, was found with head injuries in a house in the Annaghmare Road area of the south Armagh village on Saturday night.
A 67-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Detective Chief Inspector Anthony Kelly said: “Police received a report of the death of a man at a residential property in the Annaghmare Road area of the town shortly after 7.00pm on Saturday, 15th June.
“On arrival, officers located the body of a man with serious head injuries in the bathroom.
“Our enquiries are underway to establish the circumstances surrounding his death and officers remain at the scene.
“A 67-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.
“I am appealing to anyone who believes they may have information which could assist us with our investigation to contact us on 101 quoting reference 1435 15/06/24.”
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