Police investigating the murder of Crossmaglen pensioner Michael McConville have been granted a further 24 hours to question a man.
The 67-year-old suspect was arrested following the discovery of Mr McConville’s body last weekend.
The 74-year-old victim was found with serious injuries at his home in Annaghmare Road area of Crossmaglen on Saturday evening.
Major Investigation Team detectives investigating the murder of Michael McConville (74) in the Annaghmare Road area of Crossmaglen on Saturday evening have been granted a further extension of 24 hours for the detention of a man (67) arrested as part of the police investigation. pic.twitter.com/5LES2umaXE
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In an update on the investigation on Wednesday, a PSNI spokesperson said detectives had been “granted a further extension of 24 hours for the detention of a 67-year-old man arrested as part of the ongoing police investigation”.
It comes after a 36-hour extension was granted to police on Tuesday.
Mr McConville, who lived alone, was found in the bathroom of the property by a neighbour who had called to cut the grass.
The neighbour had become concerned after the pensioner did not answer the door.
It is understood it was initially thought that Mr McConville may have suffered a fall, but following further examinations, a murder probe was launched.