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01/03/2002
Two men held after fatal Newry stabbing
Police have arrested two men in connection with a fatal stabbing in a busy Newry shopping street.
Following the attack in broad daylight Brendan McCabe (18), from Mourne View Park in Newry, later died in hospital.
Mr McCabe, who was with his mother at the time, was attacked at around 12.30pm on Thursday 28 February in the town's Canal Street.
Witnesses have reported two young men running from the scene after a brief struggle.
Local police have issued a statement saying that they do not consider the killing to be sectarian.
PSNI Chief Inspector Gary Hagan described the attack as a "savage and barbaric murder", and offered his sympathy to the bereaved family.
Police say that the attack took place in front of a large number of witnesses and have appealed for anyone who may have information to contact them urgently on 028 3026 5500.
(GB)
Following the attack in broad daylight Brendan McCabe (18), from Mourne View Park in Newry, later died in hospital.
Mr McCabe, who was with his mother at the time, was attacked at around 12.30pm on Thursday 28 February in the town's Canal Street.
Witnesses have reported two young men running from the scene after a brief struggle.
Local police have issued a statement saying that they do not consider the killing to be sectarian.
PSNI Chief Inspector Gary Hagan described the attack as a "savage and barbaric murder", and offered his sympathy to the bereaved family.
Police say that the attack took place in front of a large number of witnesses and have appealed for anyone who may have information to contact them urgently on 028 3026 5500.
(GB)
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