Murder investigation launched after woman dies following fire in Knockloughrim

Detectives from Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation following the death of a woman following a fire at an address on the Quarry Road area of Knockloughrim early this morning, Tuesday 12 October.

Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell said: “At around 5.40am this morning police received a report of a car on fire outside a house on the road.

“Police and NIFRS attended the scene and a woman, aged in her 50s, who was in the car was taken to hospital for treatment. Sadly, despite the best efforts of hospital staff, she succumbed to her injuries and died in hospital this evening.

“A 59 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He has also been taken to hospital for treatment for burn injuries.

“My investigation is at a very early stage and I would appeal to anyone who was on the Quarry Road early this morning and who witnessed anything to contact Detectives on 101 quoting reference 227 12/10/21.”