Murder investigation launched following death of teenager in Enniskillen

by Q Radio News

Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of an 18-year-old man in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh. 

The teenager, who had been living in the town for some time, was injured during an altercation in the Coolcullen Meadow area at around 8.40pm on Saturday night. 

He was taken to hospital where he passed away on Monday morning.

The victim has been named by police as John Paul McDonagh. 

The 18 year old man who died in hospital earlier as a result of injuries sustained during an altercation in Fermanagh on Saturday was John Paul McDonagh. He was injured in Coolcullen Meadow in Enniskillen where it's reported a number of men were brandishing weapons. pic.twitter.com/ZiLSoPazig

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Meanwhile, it is believed a number of men brandishing weapons were involved in the incident at the weekend. 

Police attended the scene and found two men injured, including the man who died and another man aged 24, who sustained wounds to their legs and were hospitalised. 

It is believed another man involved had left the scene before officers arrived. 

A 19-year-old man was arrested in relation to the incident but has since been released on bail pending further enquiries. 

Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell said: "Tragically, this morning, the 18-year-old male victim passed away in hospital and I want to express my condolences to the victim's family, friends and loved ones at this very sad time. 

"Our investigation continues this morning, and I am appealing to the public to help us establish exactly what happened and who was involved. 

"If you witnessed the altercation, please get in touch with us by calling 101 and ask for detectives investigating this murder.

"If you captured footage of it on your mobile  phone, or if you were driving in the area and captured it on your dash cam, I would urge you to bring that forward to us.

"I would also appeal to the male who is also believed to have been involved in the incident, and who had left the scene before our officers arrived, to make contact with us today and tell us what happened. 

"Anyone who has any information which could help our investigation, is asked to call detectives on 101, and quote reference number 2257 of 11/04/20. Alternatively, if you have information which can help our investigation, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."