Murder investigation launched in Dungannon after man found dead

A murder investigation has been launched in Dungannon, County Tyrone, after a man was found dead and a child was seriously injured in a property on Lisnahull Road on the morning of Saturday, August 29, 2026. A male has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder and remains in police custody.

Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 11:00 a.m. following a report of an incident. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service dispatched a helicopter crew, three emergency crews, an advanced care paramedic, two ambulance officers, and a Hazardous Area Response Team. A child was transported to the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children for treatment. The man, who has not been publicly identified, was pronounced dead at the property.

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Major Investigation Team have taken charge of the inquiry. A PSNI spokesperson confirmed the arrests and stated that a further update would be provided in due course. Officers have cordoned off a terraced house in the area, with forensic teams conducting examinations at the scene. The public has been urged to avoid the locality while investigations continue.