Man charged with manslaughter of Kyle McDermott

By Dionne Meehan

A 24-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter in relation to the death of Kyle McDermott.

Mr McDermott (24), from Burt, was assaulted outside his home in the Victoria Road area of Ballymagorry on Sunday night.

He sustained serious injuries following the attack, including a serious head injury

The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team launched a murder investigation on Monday and arrested a 24-year-old man.

He was charged last night and is due to appear before Dungannon Magistrates Court today.

Meanwhile, detectives investigating the murder have made a specific appeal for information.

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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