Murder investigation: Cordons reduced around Close Drean

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Officers remain on the scene in Ramsey

Police have significantly reduced the cordons in the area where a 14-year-old boy died in Ramsey.

While officers remain on the scene, the roads at Close Drean/ Close Ollay have now reopened.

There's been a police presence in the area since the incident on Thursday afternoon (29 May).

Teenager Christopher Benjamin Robert James McBurnie died at the scene, and Chief Constable Russ Foster says a Home Office Pathologist will determine the cause of death in due course.

A juvenile is currently in custody in relation to the matter.

Drop-in sessions for young people affected by the events will be available throughout this week in Ramsey, Douglas and Castletown.

You can find more on those drop-in sessions HERE.

 

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