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Police investigating the death of Michael Kirk look to trace final movements

Police investigating the death of Michael Kirk in Co Armagh say they are keen to trace his final movements.

The 40-year-old died after he was found lying on the road with head injuries in Crossmaglen, on Sunday, August 23.

Officers who are keen to trace his final movements are appealing for information from anyone who may have been in the area between the evening of Saturday, August 22 and the early hours of Sunday morning.

They are asking if anyone has seen a blue Audi A6 in the Crossmaglen or Blaney Road area or has dashcam footage of the vehicle to contact them.

A 35-year-old man has been arrested by detectives investigating the circumstances of Michael's death has been released on bail pending further enquires.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland Collision Investigation Unit are keen to trace the last movements of Michael.  Did you see him in the town of Crossmaglen or walking along the Blaney Road anytime between the evening of Saturday, 22 August and the early hours of Sunday, 23 August?

"Police are also asking anyone who saw a blue Audi 6 driving in and around the Crossmaglen area or on the Blaney Road to make contact. Please check your dashcam – do you have any footage of this vehicle?

"If you have any information that could assist us with our enquiries please call police on the non-emergency number 101, and quote reference number 515 of 23/08/2020.

"A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport "

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