Strabane murder investigation launched after death of Kyle McDermot

A 24-year-old man who was killed in Strabane has been identified as Kyle McDermot, according to police carrying out a murder inquiry.

Another 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder following Mr McDermot’s death.

Mr McDermot was from the Ballymagorry area.

Detective inspector Hazel Miller said: “Kyle McDermot died following an altercation, which took place on the night of October 6 in the Victoria Road area.”

Mr McDermot died in the early hours of Monday.

Ms Miller said: “A young man’s life has been cut short, and a loving family are now left trying come to terms with their grief. My thoughts are with them at this distressing time.”

She added: “Our investigation is still in the early stages, and I want to take this opportunity to reiterate my earlier appeal for anyone with information to come forward.

Police are appealing to anyone who was in the Victoria Road area on Sunday between 6pm and midnight, or who may have captured CCTV, dash cam or mobile footage, to contact them on 101 quoting reference 1670 of October 6.

SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan said the local community is “totally and utterly devastated” following the news of the death.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with this man’s family and friends, my heart goes out to them as they deal with this earth-shattering news,” he said.

“I’m sure everyone in the local community will rally around them at this terrible time.

“I commend police for their quick response to this and would urge the public to give them the space they need to carry out their investigation. Anyone with any information should come forward immediately.

“At the heart of this matter is a broken family and they should be uppermost in our thoughts at this time.”

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