Overview

• PSNI arrested a man in his 40s on suspicion of murdering Sean Small, 84, who was found outside his home in Newcastle on Sunday night.
• Detectives describe the killing as a "brutal and sustained" attack and say cause and time of death remain unconfirmed pending a post-mortem.
• Investigators believe Small was last seen alive on Tuesday 19 August and are working to establish what happened in the intervening days.
• Forensic teams continue examinations at sealed properties on Slievenabrock Avenue as police increase local patrols.
• Police urge submissions of photos or video via the Major Incident Public Portal, with Crimestoppers offering up to £20,000, and note Small’s recent release after a three-year sentence for sexual offences and an earlier report of criminal damage at his address.