Pacemaker pressPolice have started an investigation into the murder after the death of a person in Newcastle in County Down.
The victim, who was in its 80s, is locally designated as Scene Small.
He was found dead at around 22:30 BST at Sleevanbrock Avenue on Sunday evening.
Police said that in the day -long area and in the surrounding area and near Cordon.
PSNI DET CE isPly Kerry Foreman said that this news will cause “shock and anxiety” in the community close to Newcastle.
Police said that their inquiry is in an initial stage and appealed for information.
Neighbors in ‘shock’
Burney Alan, in Newcastle, in the scene
Today, the weaver close to Newcastle is shock and anxiety in the community because they come with what has happened.
The sleevenbrock region is picturesque and today the road is quiet- despite the presence of the police, as the detectives continued their investigation.
Cordens live in place in the area where it happened.
Neighbors told me about their shock what happened.
“This is not a busy road,” a neighbor said.
“This kind of thing is not usually done. The police knocked on the doors close to the spot this morning – to see if anyone knew anything”.
Another said that it was a “very quiet Avenue”.
He said, “This has not frightened me, but it has disturbed me that this incident has happened.”
Dup South Down MLA Dyne Foster said that this news has “sent shockwaves through the community”.
He said, “This is a devastating news to wake up on bank holiday on Monday in a quiet part of Newcastle.”
“I think the whole community is really surprised.
“I would just request anyone to cooperate with the police with information.”
‘Avoid speculation’
In SDLP South, MLA Colin McGrath said the news of the murder is “deeply shocking”.
“The local community is stunned to wake up on a bank vacation on Monday,” he said.
“Such violent deaths in Newcastle will cause wise concerns and I will ask people to avoid speculation and remain calm.”
Sin Fen Counselor, Willy Clarke said that it was “heartbreaking for all and our thoughts are with man’s loved ones”.
“This local, tight-witted community is in shock that an investigation into a murder is now going on.”
