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24/08/2006
Three arrested over Bangor murder
Three men have now been arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Bangor, County Down on Tuesday evening.
Mark Christie, 36, was found on the road near the junction of Owen Roe Drive in the Kilcooley Estate, and the Millisle Road in Bangor, shortly after 11pm.
It has been reported that he was attacked by up to six men who may have been armed with machetes or hatchets.
Mr Christie who comes from the Whitehall area of Bangor, was given a suspended jail term on charges of assault last week, however police have not confirmed if the murder was linked to this.
Police have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area, or who may have any information relating to the murder, to contact them on 0845 600 8000 or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
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Mark Christie, 36, was found on the road near the junction of Owen Roe Drive in the Kilcooley Estate, and the Millisle Road in Bangor, shortly after 11pm.
It has been reported that he was attacked by up to six men who may have been armed with machetes or hatchets.
Mr Christie who comes from the Whitehall area of Bangor, was given a suspended jail term on charges of assault last week, however police have not confirmed if the murder was linked to this.
Police have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area, or who may have any information relating to the murder, to contact them on 0845 600 8000 or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
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Police investigating the murder of a man in County Down on Tuesday evening, have arrested a fourth man. Yesterday, three men were also taken into custody in connection with the killing. Mark Christie, 36, was found on the road near the junction of Owen Roe Drive in the Kilcooley Estate, and the Millisle Road in Bangor, shortly after 11pm.
Fourth man arrested in murder probe
Police investigating the murder of a man in County Down on Tuesday evening, have arrested a fourth man. Yesterday, three men were also taken into custody in connection with the killing. Mark Christie, 36, was found on the road near the junction of Owen Roe Drive in the Kilcooley Estate, and the Millisle Road in Bangor, shortly after 11pm.
23 August 2006
Murder investigation after body find
Police in County Down have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a man's body yesterday evening. The body, 36-year-old Mark Christie, was found on the road near the junction of Owen Roe Drive in the Kilcooley Estate, and the Millisle Road in Bangor, at around 11pm. He had been beaten to death.
Murder investigation after body find
Police in County Down have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a man's body yesterday evening. The body, 36-year-old Mark Christie, was found on the road near the junction of Owen Roe Drive in the Kilcooley Estate, and the Millisle Road in Bangor, at around 11pm. He had been beaten to death.
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Police reissue appeal over Bangor murder
Police in County Down have reissued their appeal for information over the murder of 36-year-old Mark Christie in Bangor last month. Mr Christie was found on the road near the junction of Owen Roe Drive in the Kilcooley Estate, and the Millisle Road in Bangor, shortly after 11pm on August 22.
Police reissue appeal over Bangor murder
Police in County Down have reissued their appeal for information over the murder of 36-year-old Mark Christie in Bangor last month. Mr Christie was found on the road near the junction of Owen Roe Drive in the Kilcooley Estate, and the Millisle Road in Bangor, shortly after 11pm on August 22.
15 September 2006
Two released in Bangor murder probe
Two men arrested in connection with the murder of a man in County Down last month, have been released without charge. The men were arrested yesterday by detectives investigating the murder of 36-year-old Mark Christie who died after being seriously assaulted in Bangor.
Two released in Bangor murder probe
Two men arrested in connection with the murder of a man in County Down last month, have been released without charge. The men were arrested yesterday by detectives investigating the murder of 36-year-old Mark Christie who died after being seriously assaulted in Bangor.
31 January 2007
Three released in Bangor murder probe
The three men who were being questioned in connection with the murder of Bangor man Mark Christie in August last year, have been released without charge. Mr Christie, 36, from the Whitehall area of the town, was chased through the Kilcooley estate by up to six men on August 22, 2006.
Three released in Bangor murder probe
The three men who were being questioned in connection with the murder of Bangor man Mark Christie in August last year, have been released without charge. Mr Christie, 36, from the Whitehall area of the town, was chased through the Kilcooley estate by up to six men on August 22, 2006.
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