A murder investigation has been launched following the sudden death of a man in Mountnorris.
An area of homes in the Cusher Green area have been cordoned off after the alarm was raised shortly before midday on Thursday.
Commenting, Detective Chief Inspector Gary Robinson said: “Police received a report at approximately 11.30am on Thursday morning, September 4 of a concern for safety at a property in the Cusher Green area.
“Officers attended, alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service. A man, aged in his 40s, was located deceased at the scene with serious head and facial injuries.
“A 39-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of murder, and remains in custody at this time, assisting detectives with their enquiries.
“The local community can expect to see an increased police presence in the Cusher Green area as officers conduct further enquiries into what happened – cordons are also in place this evening.
“Although our investigation is at an early stage, we are working at pace to establish the circumstances surrounding the man’s death and to determine exactly what happened.
“I would appeal to anyone who may have information that could assist us, to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 573 04/09/25.”
Alternatively, you can also submit a report or information online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/
Commenting on the incident, the DUP’s councillor for the area, Alderman Gareth Wilson, said: “This is a deeply concerning incident and I understand that one man is very tragically dead.
“My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very difficult time.”
He added: “I understand that PSNI officers are currently fully investigating the circumstances of the man’s death and have cordoned off the property.
“I would ask that anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious in the Cusher Green area of Mountnorris to assist the PSNI with their inquiries.”
TUV Cusher councillor Keith Ratcliffe commented: “I have spoken with police regarding the ongoing situation in Mountnorris. While full details are still emerging, I can confirm that there appears to have been domestic fallout, one of whom has tragically died.
“An individual has been arrested in connection with this incident.
“Police have established a cordon in the village.
“My thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this tragedy. I would urge everyone to allow the police to carry out their investigation fully and to avoid speculation.”
Newry and Armagh MLA, Aoife Finnegan, added: “Following news that police are now treating the death in Cusher Green, Mountnorris as a murder investigation, I want to extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the victim.
“This is a deeply distressing and shocking development for the local community.
“Police have confirmed that a male has been arrested and remains in custody. They are not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident at this time.
“I am liaising with the police and urge anyone with information to come forward.
“I would ask that the privacy of those affected be respected throughout the investigation.”
