Attackers drove over women twice

The scene of the murder in Dungannon

A stolen car that struck two women following the murder of a Dungannon man, first ran them over, then reversed over them again, breaking their legs.

They were friends of Eamonn Hughes, 48, who died after he was stabbed as he walked home from his daughter's 18th party in Dungannon on Saturday.

His son, Kevin, was shot in the arm with a crossbow bolt when he tried to intervene and save his father.

Six people are being questioned about the murder in the Lisnahull estate.

Police have released three people on bail, pending further reports.

The two women are being treated in hospital for multiple injuries to their legs. A spokesperson for Craigavon Hospital said the car struck them first ran them over, then reversed back again over them.

Flowers were laid at the scene of the stabbing on Monday.

A rose from Mr Hughes' youngest daughter, Siobhan, had a note attached, saying: "Daddy, I want you back."

Mr Hughes was returning from her party when he was attacked.

A priest said the Hughes family were in shock.

Flowers are laid at the spot where Eamonn Hughes died

A vigil will be held in the Lisnahull estate at 1900 BST on Monday.

Earlier, residents told the BBC that the people whom they believe murdered the father-of-three have been holding the estate to ransom for years.

They said tensions were running high in the area.

The police said they want to hear from witnesses to the attack, including anyone who saw a beige taxi in Lisnahull Road which was later found burnt out.

It was not the first time tragedy has struck the family.

Mr Hughes' father, Francis, was killed by loyalist paramilitaries 18 years ago.