Two held over McGovern death

Two men have been arrested by PSNI detectives investigating the murder of a Co Monaghan teenager.

Two men have been arrested by PSNI detectives investigating the murder of a Co Monaghan teenager.

Jason McGovern (19), died after being assaulted on a night out in Omagh, Co Tyrone, last month.

After the attack he made his way to the border village of Emyvale, Co Monaghan, where he had been staying with friends, and was found dead at midday on New Year’s Eve. He had suffered serious head injuries.

The two arrested men - aged 18 and 21 - were detained in the Omagh area this morning.

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A number of people have already been charged with affray in relation to the incident.

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