Co Londonderry community 'shocked' and 'devastated' after man stabbed to death in Kilrea

A community has been left "shocked" and "devastated" after a 56-year-old man was stabbed to death in Co Londonderry.

It happened on Fallahogy Terrace, Kilrea, shortly before 5pm on Tuesday.

A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Sinn Féin councillor Sean McPeake said: "My thoughts are with the man’s family at this difficult time.

"I have spoken to a number of this man’s work colleagues today who are absolutely devastated at this news. 

“A police murder investigation is underway, and I would call on anyone with any information which may help those inquiries to contact the PSNI.”

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