04/01/2022
Murder Investigation Launched Into Downpatrick Stabbing
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following the fatal stabbing on a man in Downpatrick, Co Down.
Detectives from the Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation after a 28-year-old man died following a stabbing incident in the town on Monday 03 January.
Launching the appeal, Detective Chief Inspector, John Caldwell said: "We believe that the man was stabbed in the Church Street area of the town around 11am on Monday, 3rd January. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
"We have arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of murder and he remains in custody at this time. I would appeal to anyone with information which could assist in our investigation or who may have dashcam footage to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 497 of 03/01/22.
"A report can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org."
Detectives from the Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation after a 28-year-old man died following a stabbing incident in the town on Monday 03 January.
Launching the appeal, Detective Chief Inspector, John Caldwell said: "We believe that the man was stabbed in the Church Street area of the town around 11am on Monday, 3rd January. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
"We have arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of murder and he remains in custody at this time. I would appeal to anyone with information which could assist in our investigation or who may have dashcam footage to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 497 of 03/01/22.
"A report can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org."
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