Body found on Tyrone road was that of SF man

A Sinn Fein member whose body was found on a road in Co Tyrone has been described as a 'lovely lad'.
By The Newsroom
Published 25th Jan 2016, 13:03 BST
Updated 25th Jan 2016, 14:19 BST
The man's body is removed from the scene at Mountjoy RoadThe man's body is removed from the scene at Mountjoy Road
The man's body is removed from the scene at Mountjoy Road

Stevie Conlan’s body was found on the Mountjoy Road at Killeen village, to the east oc Coalisland in Co Tyrone, at about 4am of Saturday morning.

A 35-year-old man arrested by police on Saturday in connection with the death of Mr Conlan has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

The cause of his death has not yet been established.

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Forensic officers on the scene in Co Tyrone.Forensic officers on the scene in Co Tyrone.
Forensic officers on the scene in Co Tyrone.

Sinn Fein councillor Joe O’Neill believes Mr Conlan had left a friend’s house to walk across the Mountjoy Road to his home shortly before his body was discovered.

He said: “I just feel devastated for the whole family. Stevie was a lovely lad.

“He was a great supporter of our party and a member of Sinn Fein.”

It is thought he was known personally by Sinn Fein agriculture minister Michelle O’Neill.

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Forensic officers have been carrying out investigations.Forensic officers have been carrying out investigations.
Forensic officers have been carrying out investigations.

He added that he has been inundated with calls this morning about Mr Conlan’s death.

Anyone who saw the incident or who has any information is urged to contact police at Dungannon on the non-emergency number 101.

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