29/04/2019

21-Year-Old Dies After Crumlin Stabbing

Police have launched a murder inquiry after the death of a 21-year-old man following a stabbing in Crumlin, County Antrim.

The incident happened at a house in the Cairn Walk area in the early hours of Saturday morning, 27 April.

Four men have been arrested in connection with the death.

Police and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service responded to an emergency call at around 2.50am and rushed the man to hospital for treatment. He died on Sunday morning.

The men, aged 19, 24, 25 and 29 remain in custody assisting police with their enquiries.

Detective Inspector Michelle Griffin issued an appeal to anyone who was in the Cairn Walk area on Saturday morning and has information which may assist with the investigation to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 141 of 27/04/19.

Details can also be passed to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.



(JG/CM)

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