Detectives investigating the murder of Mark Lovell in Ardcarn Park, Newry, on the evening of Thursday, December 1, have made a third arrestd. have arrested .

A34 year old man was arrested today, Thursday, December 8, following searches of properties in the Newry area.

The man was arrested on suspicion of murder and is in custody in Musgrave Serious Crime Suite at this time.

Two men were arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of murder.

Detectives are reiterating their appeal for anyone with information to contact them on 101. 

Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org<http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/>