29/09/2017

Man Charged Over George Gilmore Murder

A man has been charged with the murder of a loyalist who was fatally shot in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim.

George Gilmore, aged 44, was shot in the neck on Monday, 13 March.

He died from his injuries in hospital the following day.

The 32-year-old suspect is expected to appear before Belfast Magistrates' Court on Friday, 29 September.

Two other men have already appeared in court charged with the murder.

(CD/MH)

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