Detectives investigating suspicious death of man in Newry given 36 hour extension to question woman
Detectives have been granted a 36 hour extension by a court to question a 50-year-old woman who was arrested following the suspicious death of a man in Newry.
Emergency services were called to the Fisher Park area of the city shortly before 1pm on Saturday, after reports that a man in his 40s had sustained a serious injury.
The man received medical treatment at the scene before being taken to hospital, but later died from his injuries.
In an update on Sunday evening the PSNI confirmed a court had granted detectives an extension to question the woman.
Detective Chief Inspector Tom Phillips said on Saturday: 'Our investigation is at an early stage and we are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the man's death.
'Cordons are in place within the Fisher Park area as officers conduct further enquiries into what happened.'
PSNI stock image. Picture: Aodhan Roberts/Belfast Telegraph.
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He appealed for anyone with information that could assist police to contact 101, quoting reference number 721 of 28/06/25.
'Information can also be provided online via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.'
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