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Man arrested in connection to pensioner's death released

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Police previously said Mr Krzan had lived in the Dungannon area for more than 20 years.

A 30-year-old man, arrested in connection to the death of Adam Krzan in Dungannon last week, has been released from custody unconditionally.

Mr Krzan, 71, was found with serious injuries following an assault at a flat in Corrainey Park on Thursday evening.

Emergency services were sent to the incident in the Lisnahull Estate but he died at the scene.

Two people, a 33-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder and a 27-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice remain in custody.

Another man, also aged 30, was released on bail pending further inquiries on Tuesday.

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A vigil was held on Friday

Police previously said Mr Krzan was originally from Poland but has lived in the area for more than 20 years.

On Friday more than 100 people gathered in Dungannon for a vigil for Mr Krzan.

Det Ch Insp Graham Orr said his "thoughts at this time are first and foremost with Mr Krzan's family and friends who are left trying to come to terms with their loss".

He added that the investigation was at an early stage and that police are still working to establish the exact circumstances of the man's death.

The senior officer appealed for anyone with information to contact police.

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Filip Hartel said Mr Krzan's death was "heartbreaking"

Filip Hartel is originally from Poland but has lived and worked in Dungannon for almost 20 years.

He also created the social media group "Foreigners in Northern Ireland", to promote a way for people to connect.

He said the Polish community were still in a state of shock following Mr Krzan's death.

Mr Hartel said: "The entire Polish community in Dungannon has been very moved about what happened, they are deeply shaken and in a state of deep shock.

"They're worried too because we don't know why this happened, but we know it's not helpful to speculate right now and we want to let the authorities do their job and investigate this."

He added: "I've been speaking to many people who knew him and they all say he was a good man, a very friendly and open person.

"It's heartbreaking, especially for his family who first heard this news in Poland, so we just want to say if they need any help at all, the local Polish community are here for them to help with anything."