Murder investigation launched in Dungannon as man found dead and child rushed to hospital
A murder investigation is underway as a man was found dead alongside a seriously injured child in Co. Tyrone this morning
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The PSNI have launched a murder investigation after a man was found dead alongside a seriously injured child in the Lisnahull area of Dungannon this morning.
A male who has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder remains in police custody.
Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, a child has been taken by ambulance to Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a call at 11:08 on Saturday the 29th of August following reports of an incident in the Lisnahull area of Dungannon.
NI Ambulance Service dispatched 1 Advanced Care Paramedic, 3 Emergency Crews, 1 HART crew and 2 Ambulance Officers to the scene. Ambulance control also dispatched the HEMS crew to respond in Rapid Response vehicle.
A terraced house in the estate has been sealed off, with a number of officers and police cars in the area.
Police have urged members of the public to avoid the area.