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PSNI appeal to anyone in the area between midday on Sunday and 8am on Monday
A man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in a Co Down village.
Officers from the PSNI’s Major investigation Team are currently at the scene in the New Harbour area of Portavogie.
The NI Ambulance Service received report of the incident just after 7.45am on Monday morning.
A man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detective Inspector McCartan continued: “A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and remains in police custody at this time.
“We’re deeply aware this news will bring both shock and sadness to the close-knit community of Portavogie.
“Local people will see police officers in and around the area, with cordons still in place.”
A man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene
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She added: “Our enquiries are continuing, and I am appealing to anyone with information to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 246 of 03/11/2025.
“I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the New Harbour Road area of Portavogie between midday on Sunday 2 November and 8am today, Monday 3 November, and who witnessed or heard anything untoward, or who may have captured dash cam footage.”