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Murder investigation launched in Dungannon after man found dead and child injured

A male has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder following an incident in County Tyrone.

Updated Aug 29, 2026 · 15:20 UTC1 reports

The short version

A man has been found dead and a child has been seriously injured following an incident on Lisnahull Road in Dungannon, County Tyrone.
A male suspect has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder and remains in police custody.
The injured child was transported to the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children after emergency services responded to the scene.

Emergency services responded to a 999 call at 11:08 BST on Saturday reporting an incident on Lisnahull Road in Dungannon.[BBC News]
A man was discovered dead and a child was found with serious injuries.[BBC News]
The response effort included a helicopter crew, three emergency crews, an advanced care paramedic, two ambulance officers, and a Hazardous Area Response Team.[BBC News]
The Police Service of Northern Ireland arrested a male on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.[BBC News]

The identities of the deceased man, the injured child, and the arrested suspect have not yet been released, and the motive behind the incident remains unknown.[BBC News]