Murder investigation after man found dead and child seriously injured

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found dead alongside a seriously injured child in County Tyrone on Saturday morning.

A male has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder and remains in custody.

Police are currently at the scene and have said the public should avoid the area while enquiries continue.

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) said they received a 999 call at 11:08 BST on Saturday, following reports of an incident.

They dispatched a helicopter crew, three emergency crews, one advanced care paramedic, two ambulance officers and one HART (Hazardous Area Response Team) crew to the scene.

Sinn Féin councillor Deirdre Varsani said there was "huge shock" in the local community at what had happened.

She added there was "huge concern" for the families affected and for the injured child, adding that those impacted faced a "number of weeks and months" dealing with the trauma.

Councillor Varsani also urged people to avoid speculation, adding: "Your thoughts really should be with anybody who has been injured, anybody who witnessed it or anybody who has been impacted by it."