06/09/2023
PSNI Renew Appeal For Information On Murder Of Conor Browne
PSNI detectives from the Major Investigation Team has renewed an appeal for information on the murder of Conor Browne in Castlederg.
Mr Browne, aged 28 and from the Strabane area, died from injuries sustained following a stabbing incident in the Main Street area of Castlederg on Saturday, 2nd September. Four men - aged 31, 27 and two aged 28 - remain in police custody at this time.
Detective Chief Inspector Gibson said: "I would continue to appeal to anyone who believes they may have information which could assist us in our investigation into this young man's death to contact us at the Major Investigation Team on 101 quoting reference 127 02/09/23."
Alternatively you can submit information and/or upload videos, images and dash cam footage onto the Major Incident Public Portal on mipp.police.uk/operation/PSNI23S11-PO1
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers.uk.org.
Mr Browne, aged 28 and from the Strabane area, died from injuries sustained following a stabbing incident in the Main Street area of Castlederg on Saturday, 2nd September. Four men - aged 31, 27 and two aged 28 - remain in police custody at this time.
Detective Chief Inspector Gibson said: "I would continue to appeal to anyone who believes they may have information which could assist us in our investigation into this young man's death to contact us at the Major Investigation Team on 101 quoting reference 127 02/09/23."
Alternatively you can submit information and/or upload videos, images and dash cam footage onto the Major Incident Public Portal on mipp.police.uk/operation/PSNI23S11-PO1
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers.uk.org.
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