Murder investigation launched after man found dead in Co Down

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Newcastle, County Down.

The body was discovered in the Slievenabrock Avenue area of the seaside town at around 10.30pm on Sunday night, 24th August.

Detective Chief Inspector Kerrie Foreman, from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team, said:

“We received a report at around 10.30pm on Sunday night, 24th August, that a man had been found dead in the Slievenabrock Avenue area.

“We understand this news will cause shock and concern within this close-knit community of Newcastle. Local people will see our officers in and around the area – with cordons still in place today.

“Our enquiries are at an early stage and I am appealing to anyone who believes they may have information which could assist us with our investigation, any dashcam or doorbell footage to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 1746 24/08/25.”

Police are asking anyone with CCTV, mobile phone, or dashcam footage to submit material through the Major Incident Public Portal at mipp.police.uk.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.