Michael McConville: Detectives investigating the murder of 74-year-old are granted a further 24-hour extension to question suspect aged 67-years

By Gemma Murray
Published 17th Jun 2024, 09:57 GMT
Updated 19th Jun 2024, 15:04 GMT
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man aged in his 70s in CrossmaglenDetectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man aged in his 70s in Crossmaglen
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man aged in his 70s in Crossmaglen
Major Investigation Team detectives investigating the murder of 74-year-old Michael McConville in the Annaghmare Road area of Crossmaglen on Saturday evening, 15th June, have been granted a further extension of 24 hours for the detention of a 67-year-old man arrested as part of the ongoing police investigation.

Police issued the latest statement this afternoon after being granted a further extension of 36-hours in recent days.

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Earlier Newry and Mourne District SDLP Counsillor, Pete Byrne, who covers Crossmaglen, said he was up “at his home talking to his neighbours earlier today – and they are so shocked”.

"I met up with him a couple of weeks ago through business and he was a really decent quiet man,” he said.

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man aged in his 70s in CrossmaglenDetectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man aged in his 70s in Crossmaglen
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man aged in his 70s in Crossmaglen

"His parents had died and he lived in the home house on his own and had a large farm.

"He was a fit and able man too.

"He was a complete gentleman and not someone who I could have seen getting into an argument.

"Today his neighbours are in complete shock that anything like that would happen to him.”

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