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28/05/2003
Four people arrested following Omagh murder
Four people have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Omagh.
Andrew Bannon, who was in his 50s, was found dead at his flat in Mullaghmore Drive yesterday. His flatmate was found alive but with injuries to his head, arms and legs.
The police detained two men and two women after a number of houses were searched in the area. However, police said that they had yet to find the motive behind the incident.
Forensic teams were continuing to search the premises this morning.
A blunt instrument is believed to have been used in the attack police described as "brutal and savage".
(MB)
Andrew Bannon, who was in his 50s, was found dead at his flat in Mullaghmore Drive yesterday. His flatmate was found alive but with injuries to his head, arms and legs.
The police detained two men and two women after a number of houses were searched in the area. However, police said that they had yet to find the motive behind the incident.
Forensic teams were continuing to search the premises this morning.
A blunt instrument is believed to have been used in the attack police described as "brutal and savage".
(MB)
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