Police name Kilrea stabbing victim as Cornelius O'Neill
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Cornelius O'Neill was 56 years-old and from the Kilrea area, the police say
Police have named a 56-year-old man stabbed at a house near Kilrea, County Londonderry, as Cornelius O'Neill.
The police have said they were called to a property at Fallahogey Terrace about 16:50 BST on Tuesday.
Officers attended with the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) and said Mr O'Neill was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of his murder and remains in custody.
The police have stated that they are not looking for any other suspects at this stage of their investigations.
Police said their investigation was at an early stage
Sinn Féin councillor Sean McPeake has told BBC News NI that the victim was a native of the neighbouring parish of Lavey.
He said he was highly regarded in the area.