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Murder victim: 31-year-old Stephen Holmes
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man.
Detective Inspector Griffin said:
“Police received a report at approximately 3.15am on Monday, 3rd February that a man, aged in his 30s, was seriously assaulted in the Beechmount Village area of Strabane.
“The victim has been named as 31-year-old Stephen Holmes from the Strabane area. Mr Holmes, who was in a critical condition in hospital, sadly passed away today, Saturday 8th February, as a result of his injuries.
“Charges concerning a 31-year-old man who appeared before Strabane Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 6th February in connection with the investigation, will now be reviewed by officers.”