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Detectives investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Crossmaglen yesterday Sunday, 23 August are treating it as a suspected hit and run road traffic collision and have asked for anyone with information to contact them.
"The man who died has been named as 40 year old Michael Kirk from Inniskeen, Co Monaghan.
Detective Inspector Michael Winters said: "A 35 year old man presented himself to police last evening and he was subsequently arrested on suspicion of a number of offences. He remains in custody at this time.
"I am keen to trace the last movements of Michael on the night of Saturday, 22 August and the early hours of Sunday, 23 August. Did you see him in the town of Crossmaglen or walking along the Blaney Road?
"I would also like to trace the movements of a blue Audi 6. Did you see this vehicle at any time on Saturday, 22 or Sunday, 23 August, do you have any dashcam footage that could assist us with our enquiries?
"If you have information call us 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
Slieve Gullion Councillor Aoife Finnegan has expressed her deepest sympathy to the family of Mr Kirk saying “This tragic incident has left people reeling and I want to pass on my condolences to the Kirk family, who are well known and respected throughout this area. I also understand the PSNI anyone with information or dashcam footage to come forward and I want to echo this appeal.”
