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16/07/2004
Police continue to question man over Banbridge stabbing
Police are continuing to question a 23-year-old man in connection with the fatal stabbing of Co. Down teenager Christopher Finnegan, which occurred in the early hours of yesterday morning.
17-year-old Christopher died before reaching a Newry hospital after being stabbed once in the chest at Erinvale Terrace in Banbridge.
The motive for the killing is as yet unknown, although police believe it may have centred around a domestic dispute.
Forensic teams have searched the area of the incident and have taken several items, including an internal door, away for examination.
Friends of the dead teenager have been visiting the scene to leave flowers at the police cordon.
(GB)
17-year-old Christopher died before reaching a Newry hospital after being stabbed once in the chest at Erinvale Terrace in Banbridge.
The motive for the killing is as yet unknown, although police believe it may have centred around a domestic dispute.
Forensic teams have searched the area of the incident and have taken several items, including an internal door, away for examination.
Friends of the dead teenager have been visiting the scene to leave flowers at the police cordon.
(GB)
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