Stephen Holmes: PSNI launch murder investigation following death of Strabane man
Detectives have launched a murder investigation after the victim of an alleged assault in Co Tyrone died as a result of his injuries.
Stephen Holmes passed away in hospital today (Saturday).
His death has now prompted a murder inquiry by the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team.
Detective Inspector Griffin said: “Police received a report at approximately 3.15am on Monday, February 3 that a man, aged in his 30s, was seriously assaulted in the Beechmount Village area of Strabane.
"The victim has been named as 31-year-old Stephen Holmes from the Strabane area. Mr Holmes, who was in a critical condition in hospital, sadly passed away today, Saturday, February 8, as a result of his injuries.
"Charges concerning a 31-year-old man who appeared before Strabane Magistrates' Court on Thursday, February 6 in connection with the investigation, will now be reviewed by officers.”