Overview

• Police detained a man in his 40s on Tuesday on suspicion of murdering Sean Small and he remains in custody.
• Officers found Small dead outside his Slievenabrock Avenue home around 10.30pm on Sunday after what police describe as a brutal and sustained attack.
• Forensic examinations continue at two sealed-off properties as a post-mortem proceeds and a cordon remains in place.
• Investigators say Small was last seen on 19 August and urge anyone with images, footage or sightings in the area to contact police or use the Major Incident Public Portal, with Crimestoppers offering up to £20,000.
• Police acknowledge Small had recently been released from prison for sexual offences and confirm a recent criminal-damage incident at his address as patrols are increased to reassure residents.