Boy among alley murder questioned

The man's body was found in a laneway at Upper Edward Street

A 13-year-old boy is among those being questioned over the murder of a man in Newry, County Down, on Tuesday.

Four people were arrested in connection with the murder on Thursday.

Marek Muszynski, who was 40 and from Sandy's Street in the city, was found dead in a laneway at Upper Edward Street at about 0035 BST on Tuesday.

The boy was arrested in Newry as were a man, 18, and a woman, 20. The woman was freed pending further inquiries. A woman, 21, was also arrested in London.

Five people are currently in custody in connection with the death.

A 20-year-old man and woman arrested earlier remain in custody.

It is believed Mr Muszynski was attacked as he walked along a pathway.

His body was found in an alley behind Newry's swimming pool.

Police want to speak to anyone who was in the area of Upper Edward Street, Monaghan Street or Railway Avenue on Monday night.