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06/03/2018
Karol Kelly Murder: Police Given Extra 36 Hrs To Question Two Men
Police investigating the murder of a man in Co L'Derry have been granted an additional 36 hours to question two men.
Karol Kelly, aged 35, was stabbed to death during a fight between a group of men in Grafton Street in the Rosemount area at around 2.40am on Sunday, 04 March.
Two men, aged 19 and 20, have been detained in police custody.
A 27-year-old man who was arrested has been released on bail.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan said: "This city is waking up to tragic news this morning. A family and an entire community has lost a loved one in the most shocking of circumstances.
"My thoughts and the thoughts of my colleagues are with the man's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. I know the victim and his family and I have no doubt that the local community will rally around them and offer any support they can in the days and weeks ahead."
(CD/JP)
Karol Kelly, aged 35, was stabbed to death during a fight between a group of men in Grafton Street in the Rosemount area at around 2.40am on Sunday, 04 March.
Two men, aged 19 and 20, have been detained in police custody.
A 27-year-old man who was arrested has been released on bail.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan said: "This city is waking up to tragic news this morning. A family and an entire community has lost a loved one in the most shocking of circumstances.
"My thoughts and the thoughts of my colleagues are with the man's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. I know the victim and his family and I have no doubt that the local community will rally around them and offer any support they can in the days and weeks ahead."
(CD/JP)
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