Two women arrested in connection with the murder of Steven Peck in Ballymoney

By Q Radio News

Two women aged 29 and 46 have been arrested in connection with the murder of Steven Peck in Ballymoney.

The 33 year-old was fatally assaulted in the Garryduff Road area of the town on January the 3rd.

The 29 year-old has been detained on suspicion of perverting the course of justice, while the 46 year-old is being held on suspicion of assisting offenders.

Both suspects remain in police custody.

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— Police Service NI (@PoliceServiceNI) January 12, 2021

Detective Inspector Miller said: “Police received a report at 7:40pm on Sunday, 3rd January of an injured man who was found on the ground on a pathway close to football pitches at the back of the leisure centre on Garryduff Road in the town.

“Steven, who was badly beaten, sustained a head injury sadly passed away on Saturday 9th January, in the Royal Victoria Hospital”

“I am appealing to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious on Garryduff Road or within the pathway of the Garryduff Road area adjacent to the leisure centre sometime between 7pm and 8pm on Sunday 3rd January, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 1408 03/01/21.

An online report can be submitted using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous.”