Murder investigation launched after woman in her 20s found dead

A murder investigation has been launched after a woman in her 20s was found dead at a house in Enniskillen on Saturday evening.

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the death, which was discovered after police responded to a separate incident involving a vehicle collision near the town.

Detective Chief Inspector Gary Robinson said officers were first alerted after receiving a report that a man driving a grey Nissan Juke had been involved in a collision on the Carn Road, near Tempo, at around 9.15pm on Saturday night.

“Police received a report that a man driving a grey Nissan Juke was involved in a collision on the Carn Road, near Tempo, at around 9.15pm on Saturday,” he said.

“Upon arrival, officers located the car but the driver had left the scene.

“Enquiries determined that the car was registered to an address in the Corban Avenue area of Enniskillen.

“When officers arrived at the house they discovered the body of a woman, aged in her 20s. A short time later, a man aged 45, was arrested near the scene on the Carn Road on suspicion of murder and other related offences. He remains in police custody at this time as enquiries continue.”

Detectives are now piecing together the events that led to the woman’s death and have appealed to the public for information that could assist their investigation.

“Our detectives are working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the woman’s death, and I am appealing to anyone with information that could assist with our investigation to come forward,” DCI Robinson said.

“We’re especially keen to hear from anyone who was travelling on the Cornagrade Road into Corban Avenue between 6.30pm and 10.45pm on Saturday evening and noticed anything out of the ordinary, or suspicious, to make contact with us.”

Fermanagh and Omagh District Commander, Superintendent Pete Cunningham, said the community’s thoughts should remain with the victim’s family during what will be an extremely difficult time.

“First and foremost my thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends as they struggle to come to terms with what has happened,” he said.

“I want to reassure the local community that detectives are working at pace, and we would also urge members of the public not to speculate.

“As a victim-focused organisation, violence against women and girls is a priority for policing, and I understand that incidents like this will cause significant concern. We are doing everything we can to ensure women and girls feel safe in our communities.”

He added that police will maintain a visible presence in the area while enquiries continue.

“I would encourage anyone who may have information about what happened on Saturday evening, regardless of how small it may seem, to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 1564 07/03/26.

“There will be an increased police presence in the area today, and over the coming days, our officers are here to help with any concerns you may have. Please reach out and speak with them if needed.”

Anyone with information can also submit details online via the PSNI non-emergency reporting form or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.

At a glance

• PSNI detectives have launched a murder investigation after a woman in her 20s was found dead at a house in Corban Avenue, Enniskillen.

• Police were initially responding to a collision involving a grey Nissan Juke on Carn Road near Tempo at around 9.15pm on Saturday.

• The vehicle was traced to an address in the Corban Avenue area, where officers discovered the woman’s body.

• A 45-year-old man was arrested nearby on suspicion of murder and related offences and remains in police custody.

• Detectives are appealing for information from anyone who travelled along Cornagrade Road into Corban Avenue between 6.30pm and 10.45pm on Saturday.

• Police say there will be an increased presence in the area while the investigation continues.