18/08/2015

Three Arrested In Connection With Murder Of Kevin McGuigan

Three men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Kevin McGuigan.

Mr McGuigan, 53, was shot dead by two masked men outside his home in the Short Strand area just before 9pm on Wednesday 12 August.

He was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital but died a short time later.

It is believed he was well known in republican circles.

The men, aged 53, 44 and 41 were arrested at various locations in the greater Belfast area on Tuesday morning.

All three have been taken to the Serious Crime Suite for questioning.

(CD)

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