Woman (20) found murdered in her home - PSNI appeal for witnesses to come forward

The PSNI has launched a murdered investigation after the dead body of a 20 year-old woman was found in her Newry home on Sunday evening.

By Andrew Quinn

Published 3rd Aug 2020, 17:16 BST

Updated 3rd Aug 2020, 17:22 BST

Detectives from the Major Investigation Team have arrested a 23 year-old who remains in police custody.

The dead woman has been identified as Patrycja Wyrebek.

Detective Inspector Mark Gibson said expressed his condolences to Ms. Wyrebek’s friends and family.

“My thoughts are very much with Patrycja’s family and friends at this extremely sad time.

“I would appeal to anyone who was in the Drumalane Park area of Newry between 8.30pm on Saturday, 1 August and 8.30am on Sunday, 2 August and who saw or heard anything suspicious to contact detectives on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 692 03/08/20. “Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous.”