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Murder inquiry into border death | Murder inquiry into border death |
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A murder investigation is expected to begin after the death of a man in County Monaghan. | A murder investigation is expected to begin after the death of a man in County Monaghan. |
The man, in his 20s, was found with serious injuries near Castleblayney just after 1800 BST on Saturday. He died a short time later in hospital. | The man, in his 20s, was found with serious injuries near Castleblayney just after 1800 BST on Saturday. He died a short time later in hospital. |
It is understood the victim was from south Armagh. | It is understood the victim was from south Armagh. |
The PSNI and gardai are co-operating in the investigation which is believed to be focusing on the laundering of diesel. | |
The scene where the man was found is at Tullycorra, near Castleblaney, and the area remains cordoned off. | The scene where the man was found is at Tullycorra, near Castleblaney, and the area remains cordoned off. |
It is believed he received his injuries as a result of being severely beaten. | |
It is thought at least three others were at the scene but they headed back across the border to Northern Ireland. | |
Two people arrived at the Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry a short time later to be treated for serious injuries. | |
SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Dominic Bradley said people in the area were shocked. | SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Dominic Bradley said people in the area were shocked. |
"There is utter revulsion in the local community at this act," he said. | "There is utter revulsion in the local community at this act," he said. |
"The community in Monaghan and south Armagh must work with an Garda Siochana and the PSNI by giving them the information they need to bring these people to justice." |