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09/08/2016
Former UDA Brigadier Was Aware He Was Under Threat - PSNI
Former UDA brigadier John Boreland was aware he was under threat after he was fatally shot in north Belfast on Sunday, 07 August, according to the police.
The shooting attack happened in the Sunningdale Gardens area in Ballysillan at approximately 9.50pm.
He died at the scene.
Detective Chief Inspector Justyn Galloway, who is leading the investigation, said no weapon has been recovered.
He also made a number of appeals.
He said: "I want to hear from anyone who was in the Sunningdale Gardens area around 9.50pm last night who saw or heard the shooting or anything suspicious. "I also want to hear from anyone who saw a number of vehicles leaving the scene last night. These include a motorbike, a silver Renault Megan car and a black Peugeot 307 car. "I also want to talk to anyone who can assist with completing a picture of Mr Boreland’s movements in the 24 hours leading up to his death.
"We know he was in a bar on the Oldpark Road until shortly before he was shot. I want to talk to anyone who was in his company there or saw or spoke to him after he left."
A man has been arrested in connection with the shooting and is currently in police custody.
Pic: PSNI
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The shooting attack happened in the Sunningdale Gardens area in Ballysillan at approximately 9.50pm.
He died at the scene.
Detective Chief Inspector Justyn Galloway, who is leading the investigation, said no weapon has been recovered.
He also made a number of appeals.
He said: "I want to hear from anyone who was in the Sunningdale Gardens area around 9.50pm last night who saw or heard the shooting or anything suspicious. "I also want to hear from anyone who saw a number of vehicles leaving the scene last night. These include a motorbike, a silver Renault Megan car and a black Peugeot 307 car. "I also want to talk to anyone who can assist with completing a picture of Mr Boreland’s movements in the 24 hours leading up to his death.
"We know he was in a bar on the Oldpark Road until shortly before he was shot. I want to talk to anyone who was in his company there or saw or spoke to him after he left."
A man has been arrested in connection with the shooting and is currently in police custody.
Pic: PSNI
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