google-site-verification: googlec7193c3de77668c9.html

Dungannon: Child in ‘stable condition’ as police continue murder investigation

BBC News NI understands the man who died was from Guinea-Bissau, but had lived in Northern Ireland for more than two decades.

Speaking to the media on Monday, PSNI Supt Peter Stevenson said police received a report on Saturday morning from a member of the public about an ongoing disturbance at the house.

“Officers arrived short time later and discovered the body of a man, aged 61, his 48-year-old wife, who sustained non life threatening injuries, and their severely injured eight-year-old daughter,” Stevenson said.

He said officers immediately commenced first aid on the woman and girl.

“I am in no doubt their quick actions gave the young girl a fighting chance at survival,” Stevenson said, adding that she is now in a stable condition in hospital.

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) said they received a 999 call at 11:08 on Saturday, following reports of an incident.

They dispatched a helicopter crew, three emergency crews, one advanced care paramedic, two ambulance officers and one HART (Hazardous Area Response Team) crew to the scene.


BBC News

Advertisements

See also  Economy grew at 'a solid pace' in 2024

Check Also

Glenanne gang: Family of murdered GAA fan to receive damages from PSNI, court hears

The family of a murdered Gaelic football fan who claimed security force collusion with the …

No action over social media posts during Donohoe inquest, says attorney general

The Attorney General (AG) for Northern Ireland has decided to take no action over inappropriate …

GAA club championships: A super Sunday awaits across Ulster in club finals

Speaking of Jack Dowling, his father Dermot – one of the St Brigid’s founders – …

Leave a Reply

Available for Amazon Prime