A MURDER investigation has been launched following the death of a 56-year-old man in Co. Derry.
It follows a report of a stabbing in the Fallahogy Terrace area of Kilrea at around 4.50pm on Tuesday.
The deceased man has been named as Cornelius O'Neill from the Kilrea area.
A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
"On Tuesday afternoon, just before 4.50pm, police received a report that a man had been stabbed," said Detective Chief Inspector Neil McGuinness.
"Officers, along with colleagues from the Ambulance Service, attended a property in the Fallahogy Terrace area of the village.
"Sadly, the man, whom we can now name as Cornelius O'Neill, was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene.
"Mr O'Neill was 56 years old and was from the Kilrea area."
He added: "A 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody at this time.
"At this stage, we are not looking for any other suspects.
"Our enquiries continue, and I'm keen to reiterate our appeal for anyone with information to come forward."
Police have urged anyone with information to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference 1304 of August 29.
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