Teenager remains in custody over death of man in Co Tyrone

By Cillian Sherlock, Press Association

Police have been granted an extension to question a teenager arrested in connection with the death of a man in Co Tyrone in an incident in which his wife and eight-year-old daughter were also injured.

The 61-year-old man was found dead next to the seriously injured young girl in Dungannon on Saturday.

She is in a “stable condition” after originally being understood to be critically ill in the children’s hospital in Belfast following the incident at a house in the Lisnahull Road area of the town.

The 48-year-old woman, who was also in the house at the time and sustained non-life-threatening injuries, was released from hospital.

A 16-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.

I would ask anyone with information makes contact with us

On Monday, the PSNI issued an update on the investigation.

Mid Ulster District Commander, Superintendent Peter Stevenson said “Just after 10.55am, we received a report from a member of the public of an ongoing disturbance at a house in the Lisnahull Road area of Dungannon.

“Officers arrived a short time later and discovered the body of a man aged 61, his 48-year-old wife, who had sustained non-life threatening injuries, and their severely injured eight-year-old daughter.

“Our officers immediately commenced first aid on the woman and girl – and I am in no doubt that their quick-thinking actions gave the young girl a fighting chance of survival.

“She is now in a stable condition in hospital.”

“Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and Air Ambulance later attended and took both females to hospital.”

I am in no doubt that their quick-thinking actions gave the young girl a fighting chance of survival

Superintendent Stevenson added: “A 16-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. He remains in custody at this time.

“Our detectives were last night granted a court extension of a further 36 hours to question this male.

“First and foremost, I want to express my sympathies to the loved ones of this family who will inevitably be struggling to come to terms with this horrendous news.

“Specialist officers are supporting the wider family circle and we are liaising with the relevant Consulate. We would ask that the public avoid speculation.”

The senior officer said police do not believe that there is any ongoing risk to the public and they are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the investigation.

However, Superintendent Stevenson said locals would continue to see an increased police presence in the area with a “significant number of detectives and local policing officers dedicated to working on this case”.

He said there would be further updates on the case.

“In the meantime, I would ask anyone with information makes contact with us. You can contact us on 101 quoting reference 564 29/08/26, share information through the Major Incident Public Portal: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/PSNI26W22-PO1”

“Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

“Any information, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem, could prove crucial to our investigation,” said Superintendent Stevenson.”