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Police in Downpatrick have launched a murder investigation after a man was found dead in Marian Park on Sunday, 10 August 2025. A 30-year-old man has been arrested and remains in custody.
A murder inquiry is underway in Downpatrick after the death of a man in the Marian Park area on Sunday, 10 August 2025.
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team attended the scene at around 12pm following reports of a deceased man.
Superintendent Norman Haslett, District Commander for Newry, Mourne and Down, confirmed:
“A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody assisting with enquiries.
Enquiries are at an early stage and, at this time, we suspect this may be connected to a serious assault in the St Patrick’s Avenue area of Downpatrick on Sunday.”
The PSNI is urging anyone with information that could assist their investigation to come forward.
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