Investigation underway after man found dead on Crossmaglen road

By Q Radio News

Detectives are investigating the circumstances of the death of a man in Crossmaglen this morning (Sunday 23rd August). 

Police received a report just after 5am about a man who had been discovered lying on the Blaney Road with head injuries. 

Emergency Services, including The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and police attended the scene. Sadly, the man was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

Detective Inspector Michael Winters said: "Firstly, I want to offer my condolences to the man's family at this difficult time.

"We are working to establish how the man, who is aged in his forties, came to sustain his injuries. We have made a number of enquiries to date and we would appeal to anyone who has information to please get in touch. In particular, we would strongly urge the driver and any passenger/s of a dark-coloured car that is reported to have been at the scene at around 4.40am to call us. 
 

Detectives are investigating the circumstances of the death of a man in Crossmaglen this morning (Sunday 23rd August).

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Sinn Féin Councillor Aoife Finnegan commenting after the news of the death of a man on the Blaney Road near Crossmaglen has has extended her sympathy to the family and friends of the victim.

The local Councillor said, "This is a nightmare for any family to deal with, I would like to express my utmost sympathy to the family and friends of the deceased man.

People around here are really shocked about it. Someone has lost their life.

I would just appeal for anyone who knows anything about his tragic incident to come forward and make themselves known”.