Teenagers arrested over the murder of a homeless man in Maghera
The pair, aged 16, were detained on Tuesday morning.
Last updated 18th Apr 2018
Two 16 year old boys have been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of a homeless Polish man in Maghera.
36 year old Piotr Krowka's body was found in a derelict parochial house on Glen Road in the town on Tuesday 3rd April.
The pair were arrested in the County Londonderry town on Tuesday morning and taken to Antrim Police Station for questioning as part of the overall investigation.
They were later released on police bail pending further enquiries.
A PSNI statement said: "Detectives continue to appeal for anyone with any information that can assist with the investigation to contact the incident room at Magherafelt PSNI Station by calling 101, quoting reference number 919 of 03/04/18.
"Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime."