04/10/2005

Two men arrested in connection with McCartney murder

Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Belfast man Robert McCartney earlier this year.

The men are also being question by police about the attempted murder of Mr McCartney's friend, Brendan Devine, and the circumstances surrounding the incident which took place on January 30.

Mr McCartney's family believe IRA members were behind the murder which took place out side a Belfast city centre bar following a row.

The Provisional group have repeatedly denied any involvement in the killing.

(MB/SP)

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