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12/06/2017
Man Found With 'Serious Injuries' Dies In Hospital
A man found with serious injuries at his home in Newtownards has died in hospital.
Police have named the man as 71-year-old John Trolan. He was discovered at his house in Mark Street area at approximately 10.30am on Thursday, 8 June.
He was treated at the scene before being taken by ambulance to hospital. It is understood he died over the weekend.
A post-mortem will be carried out to determine the cause of death.
Issuing a fresh appeal for information, Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Talbot said: "I would like to re-iterate my appeal for information. We are keen to trace John's movements in the hours before he was found unconscious in his home.
"We know that he was seen at around 10.30am on Wednesday 7 June. At this time he was well and uninjured. We need to know what happened between then and Thursday morning.
"I would urge anyone who may have seen or spoken to Mr Trolan between 10.30am on Wednesday and 10.30am yesterday to please get in touch, you may have information that could prove vital.
"Was John out and about? Was he alone or in company? Did you speak to him by phone or in person? Any small piece of information could provide the lead detectives need."
(MH/JP)
Police have named the man as 71-year-old John Trolan. He was discovered at his house in Mark Street area at approximately 10.30am on Thursday, 8 June.
He was treated at the scene before being taken by ambulance to hospital. It is understood he died over the weekend.
A post-mortem will be carried out to determine the cause of death.
Issuing a fresh appeal for information, Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Talbot said: "I would like to re-iterate my appeal for information. We are keen to trace John's movements in the hours before he was found unconscious in his home.
"We know that he was seen at around 10.30am on Wednesday 7 June. At this time he was well and uninjured. We need to know what happened between then and Thursday morning.
"I would urge anyone who may have seen or spoken to Mr Trolan between 10.30am on Wednesday and 10.30am yesterday to please get in touch, you may have information that could prove vital.
"Was John out and about? Was he alone or in company? Did you speak to him by phone or in person? Any small piece of information could provide the lead detectives need."
(MH/JP)
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