Man who was found dead on NI road is named | PSNI appeal for information about victims last movements and to trace the movements of a blue Audi 6.

The man who was found dead outside a NI town has been named as Michael ‘Cooks’ Kirk.
By Gemma Murray
Published 23rd Aug 2020, 17:01 BST
Updated 24th Aug 2020, 11:31 BST
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Mr Kirk, who was 40-years-old, came from Co Monaghan.

Detective Inspector Michael Winters said: “A 35 year old man presented himself to police last evening and he was subsequently arrested on suspicion of a number of offences. He remains in custody at this time.

“I am keen to trace the last movements of Michael on the night of Saturday, 22 August and the early hours of Sunday, 23 August.

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“Did you see him in the town of Crossmaglen or walking along the Blaney Road?

“I would also like to trace the movements of a blue Audi 6. Did you see this vehicle at any time on Saturday, 22 or Sunday, 23 August, do you have any dashcam footage that could assist us with our enquiries?

“If you have information call us on the non-emergency number 101, and quote reference number 515 of 23/08/2020.”

“A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.”

PACEMAKER BELFAST Police are investigating after a father-of-two was found fatally injured on a road in south Armagh. The victim, named locally as Michael 'Cooks' Kirk, was in his 40s and originally from Inniskeen in Co Monaghan, but living in Co Cavan. He was discovered around 5am on Sunday around two miles outside Crossmaglen.PACEMAKER BELFAST Police are investigating after a father-of-two was found fatally injured on a road in south Armagh. The victim, named locally as Michael 'Cooks' Kirk, was in his 40s and originally from Inniskeen in Co Monaghan, but living in Co Cavan. He was discovered around 5am on Sunday around two miles outside Crossmaglen.
PACEMAKER BELFAST Police are investigating after a father-of-two was found fatally injured on a road in south Armagh. The victim, named locally as Michael 'Cooks' Kirk, was in his 40s and originally from Inniskeen in Co Monaghan, but living in Co Cavan. He was discovered around 5am on Sunday around two miles outside Crossmaglen.
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Earlier police said they received a report just after 5am on Sunday about a man who had been discovered lying on the Blaney Road outside Crossmaglen with head injuries.

Emergency Services, including The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and police attended the scene.

But the man was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

Sinn Féin Councillor Aoife Finnegan expressed her deepest sympathy to Mr Kirk’s family.

The Northern Ireland Air Ambulance was tasked to the scene of the incident.The Northern Ireland Air Ambulance was tasked to the scene of the incident.
The Northern Ireland Air Ambulance was tasked to the scene of the incident.
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A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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