20/09/2016

John Boreland Murder: Man Released Unconditionally

A 39-year-old man has been released unconditionally over the murder of prominent loyalist John Boreland.

The man was arrested on Monday.

Mr Boreland, 46, was shot in north Belfast on 07 August.

Three men have appeared in court charged with perverting the course of justice.

They are to appear in court via video link on 13 October.

(CD/JP)

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