Tributes have been paid to Darren O’Neill who died following an alleged ‘one-punch attack’ on a beach near Newcastle in Co Down.
The 22-year-old died over the weekend following the incident at Tyrella Beach on Thursday, June 27.
Detective Chief Inspector Darren McCartney said: “I would like to offer my sympathy to the family and friends of Darren at this very sad time. Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding Darren’s death and I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who has any information to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 1913 27/06/19.”
A spokesperson for Shamrock Football Club said: All at Shamrock FC would like to pass on their sincerest condolences to two of our ladies players, Danielle and Nikita O’Neill and their family on the untimely passing of their brother Darren O’Neill under such tragic circumstances.”
A post mortem examination will be carried out in due course to determine the cause of Mr O’Neill’s death.
A 21-year-old man has been charged to appear at court in July for grievous bodily harm in relation to this incident.