19/02/2018

House Searches Carried Out Over Murder Of Raymond Johnston

A number of house searches have been carried out in connection with the murder of Raymond Johnston.

Mr Johnston, aged 28, was fatally shot in the Glenbawn Avenue area in Poleglass shortly before 8pm on Tuesday, 13 February.

Two properties in Poleglass and the New Lodge Road were searched by police on Saturday, 17 February.

A number of items have been taken away for further examination.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/LM)

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