Murder investigation launched following pensioners death in Co. Tyrone in June

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Wednesday, 1 September 2021 13:30

By Grainne Connolly

By Q Radio News

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of an 84-year-old man in Dromore, Co. Tyrone.

He was found dead at a property on Blackwater Road on Monday 30th June.

Yesterday police arrested a 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

An 84-year-old woman was also detained on suspicion of withholding information and perverting the course of justice.

Both have been interviewed and released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell said, “I am appealing to anyone who has any information that can assist with my investigation to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 1119 30/06/21.

"A report can also be made online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”