PSNI arrests two men over Co Down murder

The PSNI arrested two men yesterday in connection with the murder of Mark Christie in Bangor Co Down.

The PSNI arrested two men yesterday in connection with the murder of Mark Christie in Bangor Co Down.

Mr Christie (36), from the Whitehill area of Bangor, was found dead at Owen Roe Drive in the town's Kilcooley Estate shortly after 11.15pm on Tuesday.

He was chased by a group of men through the estate late on Tuesday before being brutally attacked in the street. He died at the scene from horrific injuries.

His murder came shortly after he avoided a custodial sentence after a court appearance on an assault charge.

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Kilcooley is one of the largest estates in Northern Ireland with a population of some 4,000 and is said to be under the strong influence of UDA paramilitaries.