Co Londonderry stab victim named as 56-year-old Kilrea man Cornelius O'Neill

A 56-year-old man who was stabbed to death in Kilrea has been named as Cornelius O'Neill.

It happened just before 4.50pm on Tuesday afternoon in the Fallahogy Terrace area of the village.

Police and the Ambulance Service attended the scene where Mr O'Neill was pronounced dead.

A 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

Police said they are not looking for any other suspects, however, their inquiries are ongoing and they would ask anyone with information to get in touch.

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