26/06/2018

Two Teens Arrested Over Murder Of Homeless Man

Two teenagers have been arrested as part of the investigation into the murder of a homeless man in Maghera, L'Derry.

Piotr Krowka, a Polish national, aged 36, was found dead in a derelict building in the Glen Road area on Tuesday, 03 April.

He sustained injuries to his head and body.

A 16-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of murder and a 15-year-old female has been detained on suspicion of withholding information.

The suspects remain in police custody.

(CD/MH)

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