It follows a report of an assault in the Main Street area of Portglenone in
the early hours of Sunday,30th October.
Detective Inspector Michael Hawthorne said: “A report was received at
around 1.10am from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service of a man lying
unconscious on the footpath. He had sustained a head injury.
“He was taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries but sadly, passed
away. He has been named as Aaron Law from the Portglenone area.
“A 41-year-old man arrested by police remains in custody at present.
“Aaron was a much-loved father of two children and a cherished son
&brother. Our enquiries are ongoing as we work to establish the
circumstances surrounding his death, which is devastating for his family
and friends.
“I would appeal to anyone who was on Main Street or in premises nearby
prior to, or around the time the report was made to us, or anyone who was
driving and may have captured what occurred on their dashcam, to get in
touch with us.
“I would also appeal to anyone who has any information, no matter how
insignificant you think it may be, to call our detectives on 101, quoting
reference number 242 of 30/10/22.”
Alternatively information can also be provided by calling the independent
charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
the early hours of Sunday,30th October.
Detective Inspector Michael Hawthorne said: “A report was received at
around 1.10am from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service of a man lying
unconscious on the footpath. He had sustained a head injury.
“He was taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries but sadly, passed
away. He has been named as Aaron Law from the Portglenone area.
“A 41-year-old man arrested by police remains in custody at present.
“Aaron was a much-loved father of two children and a cherished son
&brother. Our enquiries are ongoing as we work to establish the
circumstances surrounding his death, which is devastating for his family
and friends.
“I would appeal to anyone who was on Main Street or in premises nearby
prior to, or around the time the report was made to us, or anyone who was
driving and may have captured what occurred on their dashcam, to get in
touch with us.
“I would also appeal to anyone who has any information, no matter how
insignificant you think it may be, to call our detectives on 101, quoting
reference number 242 of 30/10/22.”
Alternatively information can also be provided by calling the independent
charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
