Two arrests in murder investigation

Man's body found in alleyway in Clogher

Author: Tara MclaughlinPublished 9th Feb 2019

A man and woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a man was discovered in Clogher.

It was found in an alleyway in McCrea Park around quarter past eight on Saturday morning.

Detective Chief Inspector Peter McKenna, from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team, said:

"A post-mortem examination has yet to take place but I am treating his death as murder.

"A 33-year-old female and a 23-year-old male have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody at this time.

"I am appealing for anyone who was in the area of McCrea Park last night or early this morning and who witnessed any unusual activity or anyone with any information that can assist my investigation to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 403 09/02/19."

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.