Co Derry murder probe launched after male found dead

DETECTIVES from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation after the body of a male was discovered this afternoon, Monday, October 18, in Co Derry

Detective Chief Inspector Raymond Phelan said: “Just after 12.30 this afternoon, police received a report that the body of a deceased male had been found at a residential property in the Sandy Braes area of Magherafelt.

“Police attended and a man has been arrested nearby on suspicion of murder.

“My investigation is at a very early stage.

“I would appeal to anyone who was in the Sandy Braes area in recent days and who witnessed anything to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 944 of 18/10/21.”