Detectives given more time to question man over Ardglass murder

By David Hunter

Detectives have been granted more time to question a 20 year old man over the murder of a romanian fisherman in Ardglass. 

Stefan Zait, 45, was brutally attacked in the County Down village on Tuesday but died in hospital yesterday. 

A 40 year old woman arrested last night also remains in custody. 

A third man has been released. 

Earlier Detective Chief Inspector Eamonn Corrigan said: "I am now seeking information about his murder. I would like to hear from anyone who witnessed this violent incident during which Stefan sustained fatal injuries.

"He was attacked between 10.30am and 11am near the Downpatrick Road and Strangford Road in the village.

"These are main roads in Ardglass and I would particularly like to hear from anyone travelling on buses in the area at the time who may have witnessed the assault or any motorists who may have captured the incident on their dashcams.

"Stefan was originally from Romania and had been living in Northern Ireland for six years.

"He was making a living by working on the fishing vessels in the harbour. His family are devastated and they deserve to know what happened to him."