Man arrested on suspicion of murder after stabbing in Downpatrick

A murder investigation has been launched after a 28-year-old man died following a stabbing incident in Downpatrick this morning (Monday, January 3).
By Valerie Martin
Published 3rd Jan 2022, 14:12 BST
Updated 3rd Jan 2022, 14:12 BST
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PSNI Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell said: “We believe that the man was stabbed in the Church Street area of the town around 11am today. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

“We have arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of murder and he remains in custody at this time.

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“I would appeal to anyone with information which could assist in our investigation or who may have dashcam footage to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 497 of 03/01/22.”

Emergency services at the scene of the stabbing at Church Street, Downpatrick. Picture Matt Mackey / Press Eye.Emergency services at the scene of the stabbing at Church Street, Downpatrick. Picture Matt Mackey / Press Eye.
Emergency services at the scene of the stabbing at Church Street, Downpatrick. Picture Matt Mackey / Press Eye.

A report can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/