Menu
23/08/2006
Murder investigation after body find
Police in County Down have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a man's body yesterday evening.
The body, 36-year-old Mark Christie, was found on the road near the junction of Owen Roe Drive in the Kilcooley Estate, and the Millisle Road in Bangor, at around 11pm.
He had been beaten to death.
It is thought that the victim was killed after as he tried to run away from a confrontation.
Mr Christie who is thought to come from Bangor, was given a suspended jail term on charges of assault last week.
The area has been cordoned off and forensic examinations of the scene will be carried out throughout the day.
A post mortem examination is still to be carried out.
DUP assembly member Alex Easton said: "It has sent a wave of fear through the community, especially as Kilcooley has been working hard to regenerate the area.
"What happened was wrong. "No-one had the right to take his life."
Police have appealed to anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area, or who may have any information relating to the murder, to contact them on 0845 600 8000 or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF)
The body, 36-year-old Mark Christie, was found on the road near the junction of Owen Roe Drive in the Kilcooley Estate, and the Millisle Road in Bangor, at around 11pm.
He had been beaten to death.
It is thought that the victim was killed after as he tried to run away from a confrontation.
Mr Christie who is thought to come from Bangor, was given a suspended jail term on charges of assault last week.
The area has been cordoned off and forensic examinations of the scene will be carried out throughout the day.
A post mortem examination is still to be carried out.
DUP assembly member Alex Easton said: "It has sent a wave of fear through the community, especially as Kilcooley has been working hard to regenerate the area.
"What happened was wrong. "No-one had the right to take his life."
Police have appealed to anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area, or who may have any information relating to the murder, to contact them on 0845 600 8000 or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
05 April 2024
Ulster GAA Backs NI Road Safety Campaign
Ulster GAA has announced it support for the 'Share the Road to Zero' campaign, pledging its commitment to improving road safety. The Northern Ireland Football League, PSNI, Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service and councils are among other organisations that have signed up to the campaign.
Ulster GAA Backs NI Road Safety Campaign
Ulster GAA has announced it support for the 'Share the Road to Zero' campaign, pledging its commitment to improving road safety. The Northern Ireland Football League, PSNI, Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service and councils are among other organisations that have signed up to the campaign.
19 September 2018
Up To 100 Roads Closed As Storm Ali Hits NI
A growing number of roads across Northern Ireland are closed due to adverse weather conditions as a result of Storm Ali.
Up To 100 Roads Closed As Storm Ali Hits NI
A growing number of roads across Northern Ireland are closed due to adverse weather conditions as a result of Storm Ali.
12 February 2024
Appeal For Information And Witnesses To L'Derry Collision
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a report of a serious road traffic collision in the Strand Road area of L'Derry the early hours of Sunday, February 11. Around 1.40am, police received a report of a collision involving a pedestrian and a black Volkswagen Golf.
Appeal For Information And Witnesses To L'Derry Collision
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a report of a serious road traffic collision in the Strand Road area of L'Derry the early hours of Sunday, February 11. Around 1.40am, police received a report of a collision involving a pedestrian and a black Volkswagen Golf.
17 April 2024
Road Safety Message Issued Ahead Of North West 200
Motorbike enthusiasts and road-users travelling to and from the North West 200 circuit in a few weeks time have been urged to "stay safe on the roads".
Road Safety Message Issued Ahead Of North West 200
Motorbike enthusiasts and road-users travelling to and from the North West 200 circuit in a few weeks time have been urged to "stay safe on the roads".
12 April 2024
Minister Marks Air Quality Improvements Since Opening Of A6 Road Scheme
Marking the first anniversary of the completion of the A6 Dungiven to Drumahoe Scheme, Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has highlighted the significant impact in reducing journey times, improving air quality and delivering economic benefits.
Minister Marks Air Quality Improvements Since Opening Of A6 Road Scheme
Marking the first anniversary of the completion of the A6 Dungiven to Drumahoe Scheme, Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has highlighted the significant impact in reducing journey times, improving air quality and delivering economic benefits.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A rather cloudy morning, with a little patchy light rain or drizzle to start. Skies clearing and becoming dry and increasingly sunny in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 13 °C.Tonight:Dry with prolonged clear spells through the evening and overnight. This will allow for some fog patches to develop in places overnight. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
