Murder investigation launched in Co Tyrone

It follows the death of 31-year-old Stephen Holmes from the Strabane area.

31-year-old Stephen Holmes from the Strabane area.
Author: Hannah PattersonPublished 8th Feb 2025

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Strabane.

Police say it was reported after 3.15am on Monday (3rd February) - that a man, aged in his 30s, was seriously assaulted in the Beechmount Village area.

31-year-old Stephen Holmes from the Strabane area was in critical condition in hospital and sadly passed away today.

Detective Inspector Griffin said: “Police received a report at approximately 3.15am on Monday, 3rd February that a man, aged in his 30s, was seriously assaulted in the Beechmount Village area of Strabane.

“The victim has been named as 31-year-old Stephen Holmes from the Strabane area. Mr Holmes, who was in a critical condition in hospital, sadly passed away today, Saturday 8th February, as a result of his injuries.

“Charges concerning a 31-year-old man who appeared before Strabane Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 6th February in connection with the investigation, will now be reviewed by officers.”