Police were called just before 2pm yesterday (August 28) to St James Street in the...

Published: 4:16 pm August 29, 2021
Updated: 3:22 pm March 8, 2026
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Police were called just before 2pm yesterday (August 28) to St James Street in the town following reports of a concern for welfare.

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Emergency services have attended and found a 79-year-old man with serious head injuries. He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. A post mortem examination will be carried out in due course.

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