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21/03/2012
Simon Tang's Murder To Be Treated As 'Racist'
The murder of a Chinese business man over 16 years ago is now being treated as 'racist' by police.
The victim, 28-year-old Simon Tang, was beaten and robbed as he left his takeaway business on 24 June 1996. He was taken to hospital but died the following day, leaving a wife and two sons.
It is believed the attack was carried out by two youths who stole the night's takings and Mr Tang's watch.
The killing featured on the BBC's Crimewatch programme last night in a bid to generate fresh leads and refresh people's memories.
Police would like to speak to two men who were seen walking up Ellis Street towards the Good Future takeaway restaurant at about midnight on 24 June. They are also keen to speak to a woman who contacted the Mater hospital on the night of the murder asking about the condition of the "Chinese man" assaulted.
PSNI Detective Inspector Peter Montgomery, who led the Crimewatch appeal, said: "I am satisfied that I am dealing with a racially motivated murder."
He also said new lines of inquiry had been identified.
DI Montgomery said he hoped the Crimewatch programme would "jog people's memories to come forward with new information to help me catch the racist killers of Simon Tang".
For the Crimewatch programme, Mr Tang's widow, Betty, 42, has spoke publicly for the first time in nine years about her husband's murder.
The victim, 28-year-old Simon Tang, was beaten and robbed as he left his takeaway business on 24 June 1996. He was taken to hospital but died the following day, leaving a wife and two sons.
It is believed the attack was carried out by two youths who stole the night's takings and Mr Tang's watch.
The killing featured on the BBC's Crimewatch programme last night in a bid to generate fresh leads and refresh people's memories.
Police would like to speak to two men who were seen walking up Ellis Street towards the Good Future takeaway restaurant at about midnight on 24 June. They are also keen to speak to a woman who contacted the Mater hospital on the night of the murder asking about the condition of the "Chinese man" assaulted.
PSNI Detective Inspector Peter Montgomery, who led the Crimewatch appeal, said: "I am satisfied that I am dealing with a racially motivated murder."
He also said new lines of inquiry had been identified.
DI Montgomery said he hoped the Crimewatch programme would "jog people's memories to come forward with new information to help me catch the racist killers of Simon Tang".
For the Crimewatch programme, Mr Tang's widow, Betty, 42, has spoke publicly for the first time in nine years about her husband's murder.
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20 March 2012
Crimewatch Appeal On Tang Murder
A murder that shocked the Chinese community over 16 years ago is back in the spotlight tonight. The murder of Chinese business man, Simon Tang, is to feature on Crimewatch later in a bid to get fresh leads 16-years after the crime took place. The victim, 28-year-old Mr Tang was beaten and robbed as he left his takeaway business on 24 June 1996.
Crimewatch Appeal On Tang Murder
A murder that shocked the Chinese community over 16 years ago is back in the spotlight tonight. The murder of Chinese business man, Simon Tang, is to feature on Crimewatch later in a bid to get fresh leads 16-years after the crime took place. The victim, 28-year-old Mr Tang was beaten and robbed as he left his takeaway business on 24 June 1996.
08 February 2013
Simon Tang: Second Murder Charge Withdrawn
A second murder charge over the killing of Chinese restaurateur Simon Tang in 1996 has been withdrawn. Belfast Magistrates' Court has heard the case against Paul Allen will not proceed. Mr Allen, 39, of Drumhoy Drive, Carrickfergus, faced charges over the murder of Simon Tang. Mr Tang was a married father of two.
Simon Tang: Second Murder Charge Withdrawn
A second murder charge over the killing of Chinese restaurateur Simon Tang in 1996 has been withdrawn. Belfast Magistrates' Court has heard the case against Paul Allen will not proceed. Mr Allen, 39, of Drumhoy Drive, Carrickfergus, faced charges over the murder of Simon Tang. Mr Tang was a married father of two.
19 April 2012
Two Charged In Connection With Tang Murder
Two women have been charged in connection with the murder of Chinese business man Simon Tang. The pair, aged 33 and 34, have been charged with perverting the course of justice. They are due in court next month. The victim, 28-year-old Mr Tang, was beaten and robbed as he left his takeaway business on 24 June 1996.
Two Charged In Connection With Tang Murder
Two women have been charged in connection with the murder of Chinese business man Simon Tang. The pair, aged 33 and 34, have been charged with perverting the course of justice. They are due in court next month. The victim, 28-year-old Mr Tang, was beaten and robbed as he left his takeaway business on 24 June 1996.
18 April 2012
Two Arrests Made In Simon Tang Murder Probe
Police have arrested two women in connection with the murder of a Chinese businessman in Carrickfergus, 16 years ago. The women,aged 33 and 34, were arrested in Carrickfergus on Wednesday morning. The victim, 28-year-old Mr Tang, was beaten and robbed as he left his takeaway business on 24 June 1996.
Two Arrests Made In Simon Tang Murder Probe
Police have arrested two women in connection with the murder of a Chinese businessman in Carrickfergus, 16 years ago. The women,aged 33 and 34, were arrested in Carrickfergus on Wednesday morning. The victim, 28-year-old Mr Tang, was beaten and robbed as he left his takeaway business on 24 June 1996.
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