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Five questioned over town murder | Five questioned over town murder |
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Five people are still being questioned by police investigating the murder of a man in Dungannon, County Tyrone. | Five people are still being questioned by police investigating the murder of a man in Dungannon, County Tyrone. |
Eamonn Hughes, 48, was stabbed in the Lisnahull estate early on Saturday, after leaving his daughter's 18th birthday party. | |
It is understood two women who tried to help him were hit by a stolen taxi. A man, believed to be the victim's son, was shot in the arm with a crossbow. | It is understood two women who tried to help him were hit by a stolen taxi. A man, believed to be the victim's son, was shot in the arm with a crossbow. |
Three people have been released on bail, pending further reports. | Three people have been released on bail, pending further reports. |
The police said they want to hear from witnesses to the attack, including anyone who saw a beige taxi in Lisnahull Road which was later found burnt out. | |
"This was a vicious attack and a despicable crime, a family is having to deal with the loss of a loved one," said Supt Brian Williamson. | "This was a vicious attack and a despicable crime, a family is having to deal with the loss of a loved one," said Supt Brian Williamson. |
"We are determined to bring all those responsible for this heinous crime before the courts." | "We are determined to bring all those responsible for this heinous crime before the courts." |
Mr Hughes' father, Francis, was killed by loyalists 18 years ago. | Mr Hughes' father, Francis, was killed by loyalists 18 years ago. |
Neighbours described Eamonn Hughes as a "generous family man" involved in fundraising for his local community. | Neighbours described Eamonn Hughes as a "generous family man" involved in fundraising for his local community. |
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A man is stabbed to death as he returned home from celebrating his daughter's 18th birthday in Dungannon, County Tyrone. | A man is stabbed to death as he returned home from celebrating his daughter's 18th birthday in Dungannon, County Tyrone. |
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