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Man dies after 'vicious assault' | |
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A man has died after what police have described as a "vicious assault" in Dungannon. | |
The victim was found in an entry off the Donaghmore Road in the town at about 0340 GMT on Sunday. | |
Police have not released the man's name, but it is understood he was in his early 30s and from the Lisnahull estate not far from the scene. | |
The Donaghmore Road has been cordoned off and a police unit has been set up to examine CCTV footage of the area. | |
Forensics experts are also at the scene. | |
Detectives are appealing for anyone who was in the area between 0200 and 0400 GMT and noticed any suspicious activity to contact them. | Detectives are appealing for anyone who was in the area between 0200 and 0400 GMT and noticed any suspicious activity to contact them. |
SDLP assembly member Tommy Gallagher said the murder was "clearly an act of extreme savagery". | SDLP assembly member Tommy Gallagher said the murder was "clearly an act of extreme savagery". |
"I hope for their sake that the police can come up with early results, and they need and deserve the support of everyone in Dungannon in solving this horrific crime," he said. | "I hope for their sake that the police can come up with early results, and they need and deserve the support of everyone in Dungannon in solving this horrific crime," he said. |