Over 250 leaflets are being distributed to homes in the Haywood Avenue area of south Belfast by police in a bid to gather information following the murder of Emma Jane McParland.
Emma Jane died from injuries following a stabbing in the early hours of last Wednesday morning. A 21-year-old man who was arrested as part of the investigation, has been charged with her murder.
The Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Darren McCartney said his thoughts are very much with Emma Jane’s family and friends at this tragic time.
“My investigation into this murder is progressing and as part of this detectives from my team are today delivering over 250 leaflets to people living in the Kimberley Street, Blackwood Street, Deramore Avenue and Haywood Avenue areas.
“I am asking people living in the area to think back to last Wednesday about anything unusual they saw or heard. I am also asking people in the area to bring forward any mobile phone videos, CCTV footage, vehicle dash cam footage or any photos, as well as any information they may have,” he said,
Police do not need to keep your mobile phone or device as any photos, videos or footage can be uploaded onto the Major Incident Public Portal by logging onto https://mipp.police.uk. Scroll down and select the PSNI Crest, click on the appeal relating to Emma Jane McParland and submit the information.
If you would prefer to speak to someone, please contact the incident room on 101, extension 28371.
Police are also keen to speak to anyone who was in Haywood Avenue at around 1.30am on 22nd April and saw or heard anything suspicious.
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.