Police launch murder investigation after man stabbed to death in Kilrea

According to the police, officers received a report that a 56-year-old man had been stabbed in the Fallahogy Terrace area shortly before 4.50pm on Tuesday.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after another man was stabbed in Kilrea, Co Londonderry, the PSNI said.

According to the police, officers received a report that a 56-year-old man had been stabbed in the Fallahogy Terrace area shortly before 4.50pm on Tuesday.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil McGuinness said in a statement: “Officers attended alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service. Sadly, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

“A 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and he remains in police custody at this time. At this stage we are not looking for any other suspects.

“Officers remain in the area and members of the public are asked to avoid the area at this time.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 1304 of August 29.

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