Three held over pensioner's death

Francis O'Neill, a former psychiatric nurse, was found dead in his home in Omagh early last Saturday. He lived alone.

Francis O'Neill, a former psychiatric nurse, was found dead in his home in Omagh early last Saturday. He lived alone.

A 15-year-old boy was arrested in Belfast last night.

A 16-year-old juvenile and an 18-year-old man who had originally been held for burglary of Mr O'Neill's house were re-arrested yesterday.

Police say they will increase patrols in the Brook Valley area of Omagh where Mr O'Neill lived. His house had been ransacked.

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