Second arrest made following Dungannon murder

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team investigating the murder of man in Dungannon have made a second arrest.

The man, aged 30, was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including the murder of a man aged in his 70s at a flat in the Corrainey Park area on Thursday, 27th February.

He remains in police custody at this time.

A 30-year-old man, arrested on Saturday 1st March, also remains in police custody.

Detective Chief Inspector Kerrie Foreman said:  “We are continuing to investigate this tragic death and I am appealing to anyone who believes they may have information that could assist us with our investigation to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 1576 27/02/25.”

Photos and footage, including CCTV, mobile phone or dash cam footage, can be shared with police through the Major Incident Public Portal at https://mipp.police.uk    

A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport

Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.

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