Deceased Bangor man formally identified after attempted double murder

Detectives say they are not seeking anyone else in connection with the attempted murder of two people on Christmas Eve

Police have confirmed that the deceased man found in Bangor on Saturday, December 27, has been formally identified.

He has today been named by the PSNI as Jonathan Baker, who was 54-years-old. Detectives say they are not seeking anyone else in connection with their ongoing investigation into the attempted murder of two people in Co Down city on Wednesday, 24th December.

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On Saturday afternoon, the PSNI named Mr Baker as the man officers wanted to speak to in connection with the double stabbing in Bangor on Christmas Eve. They expressed concern for his welfare as they attempted to locate him following the incident.

They also released a picture of him in the Coniston Road area at around 3.55pm on Christmas Eve. The man and woman injured in the incident have now been discharged from hospital. Anyone with information should contact officers on 101. The reference number to quote is 914 of 24/12/25. You can also submit a report or information online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.