Man (28) dies after weekend stabbing in Co Tyrone

PSNI launches murder inquiry in wake of attack outside bar in Castlederg

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - AUGUST 10: General views of the Police Service of Northern Ireland headquarters can be seen on August 10, 2023 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The Northern Ireland Policing Board called for an emergency meeting to address two separate data breaches this week involving sensitive information about the staff of Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - AUGUST 10: General views of the Police Service of Northern Ireland headquarters can be seen on August 10, 2023 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The Northern Ireland Policing Board called for an emergency meeting to address two separate data breaches this week involving sensitive information about the staff of Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Police in Northern Ireland have launched a murder inquiry following the death of a man who was stabbed in Co Tyrone at the weekend.

Conor Browne, 28, from the Strabane area, was attacked outside a bar on Main Street in Castlederg on Saturday. He later died from his injuries.

Prior to Mr Browne’s death, police had made three arrests in the investigation. Two men, both aged 28, remained in police custody on Monday evening. A 27-year-old man has since been released on bail pending further inquiries.

A Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) spokesperson issued an appeal for witnesses to come forward. “I would continue to appeal to anyone who believes they may have information which could assist us in our investigation into this young man’s death to contact us at the Major Investigation Team on 101 quoting reference 127 02/09/23,” they said.

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Castlederg GAA club Caisleán na Deirge Naomh Eoghan expressed its sadness in a social media post.

It described Mr Brown as a “hard working, civil, funny and thoughtful young man”.

“Conor always wore the biggest smile and would have done anything for anyone. One of the real good guys! This has affected everyone in the parish. If anyone needs help or someone to talk to just pm this page and we will get you to the right resources,” it said, extending condolences to his family. – PA