A murder investigation has been opened following the death of a man and serious injury to a child discovered on Lisnahull Road in Dungannon, County Tyrone, on Saturday morning. A male suspect has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder and is currently held in custody as police continue their enquiries.
The child was transported to Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children for treatment of injuries sustained in the incident. Officers remain at the scene and have advised members of the public to stay away from the area while the investigation proceeds.
Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) received an emergency call at 11:08 BST on Saturday reporting the incident. In response, the service deployed a substantial emergency response comprising a helicopter crew, three emergency ambulance crews, one advanced care paramedic, two ambulance officers, and one HART (Hazardous Area Response Team) crew to attend the scene.
Context of recent violence in Northern Ireland
This incident follows a series of serious criminal investigations across Northern Ireland in recent months. In July, a murder investigation was launched after Paul Mackin Jr, 44, died following a serious assault in north Belfast. Earlier in the summer, a person was arrested following a suspicious death in west Belfast, with police remaining at the scene in Dunmurry as investigations continued. In March, a man was detained on suspicion of murdering Amy Doherty, a mother of two in Londonderry, as the community mourned the loss.
Key Facts
- The incident occurred on Lisnahull Road, Dungannon, County Tyrone, on Saturday morning
- A male has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder and remains in custody
- The injured child was taken to Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children
- NIAS deployed a helicopter crew, three emergency crews, one advanced care paramedic, two ambulance officers, and one HART crew to the scene
- Police have advised the public to avoid the area while enquiries continue
