US EditionSex offender murdered in 'brutal and sustained' attack after recent release from prison
Sean Small, recently released from prison, was found dead at his home; police have launched an investigation and urge witnesses to come forward with information.
- Police found Sean Small, an 84-year-old man recently released from prison, dead outside his home in Newcastle, Co Down, late on Sunday 24 August 2025.
- The murder investigation followed after a call to police around 1.30pm reporting the body found at Slievenabrock Avenue where criminal damage occurred weeks earlier at Small's address.
- Detective Chief Inspector Kerrie Foreman described the attack on Small as "brutal and sustained" and confirmed inquiries remain at an early stage with no disclosed cause of death.
- Police appealed for information or footage under reference 1746 of 24/08/25 and Crimestoppers offered a £20,000 reward for details leading to arrest and conviction.
- The ongoing investigation suggests a serious violent crime in a usually quiet area, prompting community shock and calls to avoid speculation and remain calm while detectives pursue all lines of inquiry.
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Man arrested on suspicion of murder of OAP found dead outside Co Down home
Police said Sean Small, 84, had suffered a ‘brutal and sustained’ attack in Newcastle.
·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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