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Paul McCauley murder: Man, 24, arrested in Londonderry | Paul McCauley murder: Man, 24, arrested in Londonderry |
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Police investigating the murder of Paul McCauley in Londonderry have arrested a 24-year-old man on suspicion of murder. | |
Mr McCauley died nine years after he was severely beaten in a sectarian attack in the city in 2006. He died last month in a care facility. | Mr McCauley died nine years after he was severely beaten in a sectarian attack in the city in 2006. He died last month in a care facility. |
The suspect was arrested in the Fountain area of the city and taken to Strand Road police station for questioning. | The suspect was arrested in the Fountain area of the city and taken to Strand Road police station for questioning. |
Mr McCauley was 29 and attending a barbecue at Chapel Road in July 2006. | Mr McCauley was 29 and attending a barbecue at Chapel Road in July 2006. |
A group of up to 15 people attacked Mr McCauley and two of his friends. | A group of up to 15 people attacked Mr McCauley and two of his friends. |
After the assault, the group made off in the direction of Irish Street. | After the assault, the group made off in the direction of Irish Street. |
Det Ch Insp Michael Harvey said: "After Paul's tragic death last month, the investigation has taken on a renewed impetus. | Det Ch Insp Michael Harvey said: "After Paul's tragic death last month, the investigation has taken on a renewed impetus. |
"We are following a definite line of enquiry and we are grateful to those individuals who came forward with information in the immediate aftermath of Paul's death. | "We are following a definite line of enquiry and we are grateful to those individuals who came forward with information in the immediate aftermath of Paul's death. |
"We can never have too much information about the events of that night nine years ago if we are to get justice for Paul. | "We can never have too much information about the events of that night nine years ago if we are to get justice for Paul. |
"There may be other opportunities to gather information, either because of a change in someone's circumstances or a qualm of conscience. | "There may be other opportunities to gather information, either because of a change in someone's circumstances or a qualm of conscience. |
"This is a very challenging investigation, especially with the passing of time, but we are fully committed to exploring all avenues and opportunities and I would appeal to everyone in the community, if they have any information, come forward and contact detectives." | "This is a very challenging investigation, especially with the passing of time, but we are fully committed to exploring all avenues and opportunities and I would appeal to everyone in the community, if they have any information, come forward and contact detectives." |
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