Suspect, 30 years old, arrested on the suspicion of murder after the 70 -year -old man was found dead in the apartment after a serious attack, while the police are calling

The police investigating the death of a man from Co Tyrone made the arrest.

The victim, in the 70s was found with serious injuries in an apartment in the Corrainey Park area of Dungannon Thursday night and died a short time later.

A man, 30, is in police Custody being questioned about the suspicion of murder.

The chief inspector of the detective, Kerrie Foreman, said: “Our officers remain on the spot today, while we continue to work to determine the full circumstances that have led to this meaningless attack.

“Appeal to anyone who thinks he might have information that could help us with our investigation to contact us at 101, citing the reference number 1576 27/02/25.”

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Commenting on yesterday the case, the superintendent Peter Stevenson said: “(Thursday), a man died tragically after a Serious assault Inside an apartment in the Corrainey Park area of Dungannon.

“Detectives in our major investigation have launched a crime investigation today.

“We received a report yesterday evening at about 20:00, and our officers participated with colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance service.

“The 70 -year -old man was seriously injured on the floor of the living room of the property.”

The officer said the victim is Pronounced dead shortly after the arrival of emergency services.

He added: “Our thoughts are very much with the family’s family and friends at this time, while striving to get along with what happened.

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“We call with anyone who has information to present us.

“I want to provide insurance to people in the local area that our officers will do everything in their power to carry out a thorough investigation into what happened.

“I would urge the public members not to speculate.

“Cordoni remain in force today, and local residents will continue to see a visible presence of the police in the area.

“We understand that the inhabitants of the Corrainey Park and the wider community Dungannon were left shocked and saddened by what happened.”

No detail too small

By calling for information, Mr. Stevenson said: “Any detail, no matter how small, can be invaluable to the police.

“I would urge anyone who thinks he might know something to speak to us.”

A significant police presence remained in the area where the victim died throughout Friday.

Councilor SDLP Dungannon, Karol Mcquade, said the people in the city are in shock behind death.

“Thoughts go out to the family”

He said: “The local community in Dungannon is in shock at this incident who claimed the life of a man in the area.

“Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends, because they refer to what happened here.

“The public is worried that this took place in their city, no one expects something like this to happen to their door, but I talked to the police and I urged people to stay calm.

“I would also ask people to remember that there is a grieving family at the center of this and not to share rumors or videos on social networks and to offer the Police space to fulfill their investigation.”