Fourth man arrested in James McDonagh murder probe

A fourth man has been arrested in connection with the murder of 28-year-old James Mc Donagh in Toomebridge.

Mr McDonagh from Castledawson died after he was assaulted outside the Elk bar and nightclub complex on the Hillhead Road on Sunday morning.

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The 41-year-old was arrested in Toomebridge on Monday night on suspicion of murder.

A PSNI spokesman said he was being questioned in Musgrave Street PSNI station.

A 20-year-old man arrested on Sunday night has been released on bail pending further inquiries.

Two other men - aged 24-years and 53-years - remain in custody.

Police are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to contact them on 101.

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