Dromore murder investigation launched

DETECTIVES from Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team, investigating the death of an 84 year old man at an address in the Dromore area of Co Tyrone on 30 June, have launched a murder investigation.

Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell said: “As a result of our enquiries into the circumstances surrounding a man’s death at an address on Blackwater Road,  have launched a murder investigation.

“A 54 year old man has been arrested on suspicious of murder and an 85 year old woman has been arrested on suspicion of withholding information and perverting the course of justice.  Both were arrested in the Dromore area yesterday morning, Tuesday August 31.  They have been interviewed and released on police bail pending further enquiries.

“I am appealing to anyone who has any information that can assist with my investigation to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 1119 30/06/21.  A report can also be made online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.  You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”