19/02/2018

Funeral Of Raymond Johnston Takes Place

The funeral of Raymond Johnston, who was murdered in west Belfast in front of his partner and child, on Tuesday, 13 February, has taken place.

Mr Johnston was fatally shot in the Glenbawn Avenue area of Poleglass.

His family and friends gathered at the Church of the Nativity to pay their respects.

Dissident republicans are believed to have been involved in the killing.

Investigations are ongoing.

(CD/JP)

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