Crossmaglen murder victim named as 74 year old Michael McConville
He was found with serious head injuries
Police have named the pensioner who was found dead with serious head injuries in Crossmaglen at the weekend as 74 year old Michael McConville.
His body was found in the bathroom of a house on the Annaghmare Road on Saturday evening.
Detectives believe his injuries were caused by a weapon.
A 67 year old man is still being questioned on suspicion of murder.
Detective Chief Inspector Anthony Kelly from the Police Service’s Major Investigation Team said, “Officers responded to a report of the death of a man in a property shortly after 7pm.”
“Sadly, the man, whom we can now name as Michael McConville, was pronounced dead at the scene.”
“He was located in a bathroom with serious head injuries – believed to have been caused by a weapon.”
“My thoughts, and that of my team, are with Mr McConville’s family and friends at this sad and also distressing time.”
“A murder investigation is currently underway and a man, aged 67, arrested on suspicion of murder remains in custody as enquiries continue.”
“I am appealing to anyone who may have information that could assist our investigation to contact detectives on 101.”
“If you noticed, or heard, anything untoward in the Annaghmare Road area between Friday evening, 14th June and Saturday, 16th June please get in touch quoting reference number 1435 15/06/24.”
Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org