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02/10/2014
Man Arrested Over Eamon Collins Murder
Police have arrested a 56-year-old man over the murder of Eamon Collins 15 years ago.
Detectives from Serious Crime Branch arrested the man in the County Armagh area this morning and took him to Antrim police station for questioning.
Eamon Collins was knocked down, beaten and stabbed while out walking his dogs on 27 January 1999 in the Dorans Hill area of Newry city.
Detective Chief Inspector Peter Montgomery, from Serious Crime Branch, said: "I continue to ask those with information about Mr Collins' murder, particularly those in the Barcroft estate, to think again about the awfulness of what happened and about the Collins family. It is never too late to come forward."
Anyone with information can contact detectives on 02890 700 727 or 07585 228 283.
Alternatively, people who do not want to provide their personal details can phone the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(IT/JP)
Detectives from Serious Crime Branch arrested the man in the County Armagh area this morning and took him to Antrim police station for questioning.
Eamon Collins was knocked down, beaten and stabbed while out walking his dogs on 27 January 1999 in the Dorans Hill area of Newry city.
Detective Chief Inspector Peter Montgomery, from Serious Crime Branch, said: "I continue to ask those with information about Mr Collins' murder, particularly those in the Barcroft estate, to think again about the awfulness of what happened and about the Collins family. It is never too late to come forward."
Anyone with information can contact detectives on 02890 700 727 or 07585 228 283.
Alternatively, people who do not want to provide their personal details can phone the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(IT/JP)
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