07/08/2018

Man Arrested Over Raymond Johnston Murder

Police investigating the murder of Raymond Johnston has arrested a man.

The 41-year-old suspect was detained under the Terrorism Act in the Poleglass area of west Belfast on Tuesday, 07 August.

Mr Johnston, aged 28, was shot in front of his partner and child at his home in the Glenbawn Avenue area on 13 February.

The killing has been blamed on a dissident republican group.

(CD/MH)

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