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Irish Mirror
National
Michelle Cullen

Four arrested after fatal stabbing of 36-year-old man in Co. Down

Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was stabbed in Co. Down on Saturday.

Four people have been arrested following the incident.

The victim, 36-year-old Eamonn Darren O’Hanlon from north Belfast, was stabbed in the Hill Street area of Gilford in the early hours of the morning and later died from his injuries.

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Three people were arrested in connection with the incident on Saturday morning, while a fourth was detained later in the day.

All suspects are currently in custody.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Detectives can confirm that the man who was murdered in Gilford was 36 year old Eamonn Darren O’Hanlon from north Belfast.

“Mr O’Hanlon died after he was stabbed outside an address in the Hill Street area during the early hours of this morning, Saturday 21 May.

“A fourth person has now been arrested in connection with the killing and all suspects remain in custody at this time.”

Witnesses or anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the PSNI.

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