Man Arrested After Fatal Incident in Dungannon
Police investigation underway following discovery of deceased man and injured child on Lisnahull Road.
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Sarah Connor
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder in Dungannon, Co Tyrone.
Emergency services converged on Lisnahull Road, Dungannon, after a 999 call at 11:08 BST on Saturday; an emergency call is understood to have been received shortly after 11 am.
The child received urgent medical attention, then transported to the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland confirmed the arrest and the grim discovery; the arrested male remains in police custody.
A terraced house in the estate has been sealed off, a significant police presence holding the scene.
Police advised the public to avoid the area as the investigation continues; a forensic officer was reportedly seen at the property.