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09/05/2012
McKeown Suspect Transferred To Psychiatric Unit
A man arrested in connection with the death of Owen McKeown has been moved to secure psychiatric accommodation.
Mr McKeown, 21, from the Dunclug estate in Ballymena, was recovered from the River Bann on Sunday afternoon.
Following a medical assessment, a 28 year old, has been transferred to a psychiatric ward, police have confirmed.
Two other men were questioned but have since been released.
(CD/GK)
Mr McKeown, 21, from the Dunclug estate in Ballymena, was recovered from the River Bann on Sunday afternoon.
Following a medical assessment, a 28 year old, has been transferred to a psychiatric ward, police have confirmed.
Two other men were questioned but have since been released.
(CD/GK)
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