Local community in shock following Kilrea death — McPeake 

Sinn Féin Councillor Sean McPeake has said the local community of Kilrea is in shock after the death of a man in the town. 

Police were tasked to Fallahogy Terrace just before 5pm yesterday (Tuesday, August 29) following a report of a stabbing.

A 54 year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and he remains in police custody at this time.

Speaking this morning, Cllr McPeake said: “The local community is in shock at the news that a man has died in an incident in Fallahogy Terrace.

"My thoughts are with the man’s family at this difficult time.

"I have spoken to a number of this man’s work colleagues today who are absolutely devastated at this news. 

“A police murder investigation is underway, and I would call on anyone with any information which may help those inquiries to contact the PSNI.”