26/04/2023

Man Dies In Hospital Following Suspected Assault In Rasharkin

The PSNI's Major Investigation Team have launched an investigation into the death of a man following a suspected assault in the Rasharkin area.

At around 10pm on Sunday 16 April, police received a report that a man had been found unconscious on the ground, at the back of licensed premises in the Main Street area of the village.

The man, aged in his 50s, died in hospital on Monday 24 April.

Detective Inspector McGarvey said: "Our investigation continues, and I am appealing to anyone with information, or who witnessed anything untoward, to please get in touch. Likewise, if you have captured dash cam footage, please contact officers on 101 quoting reference number 1944 of 16/04/2023."

Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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