09/08/2017

Man And Woman Arrested Over George Gilmore Murder

Two people have been arrested in connection with the murder of George Gilmore.

Mr Gilmore, aged 44, was shot in the neck in the Woodburn Estate in Carrickfergus on Monday, 13 March.

He died from his injuries in hospital on Tuesday, 14 March.

A 37-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman are assisting the police with their enquiries.

Police are continuing to appeal to anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/MH)

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