A 28 year old man arrested on Monday 12 December by detectives investigating the murder of Mark Lovell in Newry, has been released on bail to allow for further police enquiries.

58 year old Mr Lovell was murdered in Ardcarn Park, Newry, on the evening of Thursday 1 December. 

Detectives continue to ask anyone with information about the murder to contact them by calling 101, quoting reference number 1600 of 01/12/22.