A woman aged 38 and a man aged 37 have tonight been arrested on suspicion of murder
Police have launched a murder investigation after the death of a man in Lisburn.
The 42-year-old man died in hospital on Monday following an incident in the Wardsborough Road area of the city.
A woman aged 38 and a man aged 37 have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Police Service of Northern Ireland Detective Inspector Jill Angus said: “Police received a call for assistance from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service just before 1am on Monday morning, 15th September, at a property in the Wardsborough Road area of the city.
“Officers attended, and a man, aged 42, was located at the property with serious injuries. Medical treatment was provided at the scene – before he was transferred onward to hospital.
“Sadly, the man then passed away this morning due to the extent of his injuries. A 38-year-old woman and 37-year-old man have both been arrested on suspicion of murder, and remain in custody at this time, assisting detectives with their enquiries.
“The local community can expect to see an increased police presence in the Wardsborough area as officers conduct further enquiries into what happened – cordons also remain in place.“
“Although our investigation is at an early stage, we are working 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 29 15/09/25.
“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/.”
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