Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man aged in his 70s in Crossmaglen. Detective Chief Inspector Anthony Kelly said; "Police received a report of the death of a man at a residential property in the Annaghmare Road area of the town shortly after 7.00pm on Saturday, 15th June. On arrival, officers located the body of a man with serious head injuries in the bathroom. Our enquiries are underway to establish the circumstances surrounding his death and officers remain at the scene.
"A 67-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody. I am appealing to anyone who believes they may have information which could assist us with our investigation to contact us on 101 quoting reference 1435 15/06/24.” Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ . Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.
