Murder inquiry may be linked to 'brutal' attack on priest
Published: 8/11/2025

A murder inquiry in Downpatrick may be linked to a brutal attack on a priest, Fr John Murray, in St Patrick's Church. A 30-year-old man is held on suspicion of murder, possibly connected to the priest's attack with a bottle, leaving him with serious head injuries. The community held a vigil to pray for Fr Murray and the deceased, emphasizing the priest's respected legacy and the community's shock at the tragic events.