08/05/2015

Third Man Arrested Over Gerard 'Jock' Davison Murder Released

A third man arrested by police investigating the murder of Gerard 'Jock' Davison has been released.

Mr Davison, 47, a former IRA Commander, was shot several times in the Markets area of Belfast on Tuesday morning.

Three men arrested over the killing have been released unconditionally.

Police do not believe the murder was sectarian.

Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Justyn Galloway, said: "We have set up an Incident Room at Musgrave police station. I would appeal to anyone with information to contact us on the non-emergency number 101 or, if they don't want to give their details, by using the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

(CD/JP)

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