A 24-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with the manslaughter of Donegal man Kyle McDermott in Ballymagorry near Strabane at the weekend.
Mr McDermott, originally from Burt, died following an altercation in the Victoria Road area of the village shortly after 11.30pm on Sunday.
Appearing before Dungannon Magistrates Court yesterday morning (Wednesday) was Daniel Patrick Hanna, of Victoria Road, Strabane.
He spoke only to confirm that he understood the charge against him.
A PSNI detective constable told the court that he could connect the defendant to the charge. There was no application for bail and Hanna was remanded in custody to appear before Strabane Magistrates Court via videolink on Thursday, October 31.
Meanwhile, detectives investigating the killing of Mr McDermott have made a specific appeal for information. They believe that video footage exists of the altercation which resulted in the local man’s death.
Detective Inspector Hazel Miller said, “I am making a specific and direct appeal to the occupants of a blue-coloured car. This car was parked on the Victoria Road, near the scene of the altercation, and we believe that an occupant captured mobile footage of the incident.”
Detective Inspector Miller continued, “Kyle, at just 24 years old, was a young man in his prime when his life was cut short, leaving a family and friends heartbroken.
“I am appealing, in the first instance, to the driver and passengers of that car to please contact us on 101 as soon as possible, as your support could greatly assist our enquiries.
“I will also take the opportunity to extend a reminder to anyone who as in the Victoria Road area on Sunday night between 6pm and midnight to come forward with any information or footage you may have. Please quote reference 1670 of 06/10/24.”
Information can also be provided to the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at https://orlo.uk/5dUyi
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