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21-year-old charged with murder and attempted murder

Tue, 19 Jan 2021


A 21-year-old man will appear in court later charged with murder and attempted murder.

It follows an incident in Andreas over the weekend.

Police attended an address at 2am on Sunday following reports of a 'domestic incident'.

Officer discovered the body of a woman at the address - her death is currently being treated as unexplained.

In a statement, Detective Inspector Michelle McKillop said: "At this time only limited information can be given about the circumstances surrounding this tragic loss of life and the impact this whole event is having on the family and friends of all of those involved.

"I want to urge the public not to speculate on social media as to the events or those involved as there is a need to protect the investigation and any subsequent proceedings and also to be respectful towards the family at this dreadful time. 

"Murders are rare on the Isle of Man, we are more fortunate than many to live in a safe community, but these events do occur and when they do we will do everything within our power to ensure we do the best we possibly can to support the family and to investigate the matter thoroughly."


 

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