Police investigating death of suspected hit and run victim Michael Kirk seek blue Audi A6 driver

By Q Radio News

Police have made a fresh appeal for information following a suspected hit and run death in Crossmaglen.

Michael Kirk, who’s from Co Monaghan, was found dead on Blaney Road in the early hours of Sunday morning. 

Detectives trying to trace the 40-year-old's final movements are seeking details about a a blue Audi 6 seen driving in the area.

A 35-year-old man has been arrested and released on bail pending further enquiries. 

A PSNI spokesperson said officers from the Collision Investigation Unit are trying to find out what happened. 

"Did you see him in the town of Crossmaglen or walking along the Blaney Road anytime between the evening of Saturday, 22 August and the early hours of Sunday, 23 August?

"Police are also asking anyone who saw a blue Audi 6 driving in and around the Crossmaglen area or on the Blaney Road to make contact.

"Please check your dashcam – do you have any footage of this vehicle?

"If you have any information that could assist us with our enquiries please call police on the non-emergency number 101, and quote reference number 515 of 23/08/2020."

"A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport"