A YOUNG man who was murdered following an altercation in the Strabane area on Sunday night has been named locally as Kyle McDermott.
Mr McDermott (24), from Burt, was assaulted outside his home in the Victoria Road area of Ballymagorry.
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 yesterday and has since arrested a 24-year-old man.
The man remained in custody last night.
Meanwhile, Detective inspector Hazel Miller said: “Kyle McDermot died following an altercation, which took place on the night of Sunday 6 October in the Victoria Road area.
“A young man’s life has been cut short, and a loving family are now left trying come to terms with their grief. My thoughts are with them at this distressing time.”
Detective Inspector Miller continued: “Our investigation is still in the early stages, and I want to take this opportunity to reiterate my earlier appeal for anyone with information to come forward.
“If you were in, or perhaps driving along, the Victoria Road area of Ballymagorry on Sunday night between 6pm and midnight, and noticed an altercation or anything untoward, please contact us. In particular, I’m asking you to check any footage, including dash cam footage that you may have captured. Contact us on 101, quoting reference 1670 of 06/10/24.”
Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, with total anonymity, on 0800 555 111 or online at https://orlo.uk/z2WZr
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