06/12/2023

Potential Witnesses To Lurgan Murder Urged To Come Forward

Detectives investigating the murder of a yet to be identified man in Lurgan have made a direct appeal to three people they believe may have witnessed key suspects.

The man's body was discovered in the Edward Street area of the town on Sunday, 03 December.

Two women, aged 35 and 43, and a 31 year old man, have been arrested on suspicion of murder, are still in custody assisting with police enquiries.

Detective Chief Inspector Anthony Kelly from the Major Investigation Team has said that CCTV footage shows three people in close proximity to a burning car and he believes these three may have seen the suspects in the area. He appealed to them to come forward and tell police what they know.

DCI Kelly continued: "I am also re-iterating my appeal from yesterday for anyone with any footage captured via dashcam, CCTV, ring doorbell or on mobile devices immediately before the incident or directly after, to bring it to police.

"My thoughts remain with the victim's family who are still trying to comprehend this horrific incident. The post mortem is taking place and we are hope to be able to formally identify the victim imminently.

"The investigation is at a very early stage and I am appealing for anyone who was in the Edward Street or Francis Street areas of Lurgan between 2am and 5am on Sunday morning, and who noticed any suspicious activity or who may have captured dash-cam footage which could assist with the investigation, to come forward to police.

"I am aware there may be some video footage circulating on social media and I would be keen to see it. I have launched the Major Incident Public Portal where anyone can upload CCTV, dashcam and any other footage via mipp.police.uk/operation/PSNI23S13-PO1."

Anyone with information can contact police on 101, quoting reference number 370 03/12/23. A report can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/

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