Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Matthew’s death
The death of a teenager found dead in Co Tyrone is no longer being treated as “unexplained”, police have said.
A search was carried out before his body was found in a ditch by a passer-by shortly before noon on Monday December 5.On Monday, following post-mortem tests, Detective Inspector Michael Winters said officers have ruled out murder but are “still trying to determine the circumstances leading up to” the teen’s death.
“I am keen to hear from anyone who has CCTV in a number of areas within Fintona, including Loughmuck Road, Edergole Road, Tullycunny Road, Blackfort Road and Tattyreagh Road,” Mr Winters said. “Police received a report of a missing person shortly after 3.30am on Sunday December 4 when Matthew did not arrive home after attending an event in Fintona on Saturday night.
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