Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death in Strabane

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Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder After Death In Strabane
Detective Inspector Hazel Miller said the victim died in the early hours of Monday.
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By Rebecca Black, PA

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of another man in Co Tyrone.

Police said they were investigating reports of an assault in Strabane late on Sunday.

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Detective Inspector Hazel Miller said the victim died in the early hours of Monday.

“Police received a report just after 11.30pm last night, Sunday October 6, of an assault in the Victoria Road area of Ballymagorry,” she said.

“Sadly, the victim passed away in the early hours of this morning.

“While our investigation is at an early stage, I can confirm that a 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder and he remains in custody at this time.”

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Police are appealing to anyone who was in the Victoria Road area on Sunday between 6pm and midnight, or who may have captured CCTV, dash cam or mobile footage, to contact them on 101 quoting reference 1670 of October 6.

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