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15/06/2009
Woman Freed After More Coleraine Arrests
Police have released a women being questioned in connection with the murder of Coleraine father-of-four Kevin McDaid, and the attempted murder of critically injured Damian Fleming.
A 20-year-old man and the 42-year-old woman were arrested this morning. However, the woman was later released pending a report to the PPS, while the man is still be held by officers.
Forty-nine-year-old Mr McDaid (who is pictured here) was beaten to death just yards from his home last month.
Mr Fleming sustained serious injuries in the attack, which detectives said had a sectarian motive.
Trouble flared on the predominantly nationalist Somerset area after a row over republican flags.
It is believed dozens of loyalists entered the estate following a contentious football match.
So far, nine men have been charged in connection with the murder of Catholic Mr McDaid and the attempted murder of Mr Fleming.
The accused, aged between 18 and 50, have all been remanded in custody.
(PR/BMcC)
A 20-year-old man and the 42-year-old woman were arrested this morning. However, the woman was later released pending a report to the PPS, while the man is still be held by officers.
Forty-nine-year-old Mr McDaid (who is pictured here) was beaten to death just yards from his home last month.
Mr Fleming sustained serious injuries in the attack, which detectives said had a sectarian motive.
Trouble flared on the predominantly nationalist Somerset area after a row over republican flags.
It is believed dozens of loyalists entered the estate following a contentious football match.
So far, nine men have been charged in connection with the murder of Catholic Mr McDaid and the attempted murder of Mr Fleming.
The accused, aged between 18 and 50, have all been remanded in custody.
(PR/BMcC)
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Five witnesses are under threat following the murder of Catholic youth worker Kevin McDaid, the High Court has heard today. The details emerged as one of the men accused of the 49-year-old Coleraine man's murder applied for bail.
19 June 2009
Two Released Over McDaid Murder
Police have released two men being held over the murder of Coleraine father-of-four Kevin McDaid, (pictured here) and the attempted murder of Damian Fleming. The men, aged 43 and 37, were arrested by officers yesterday. They have now been freed, pending further inquiries.
Two Released Over McDaid Murder
Police have released two men being held over the murder of Coleraine father-of-four Kevin McDaid, (pictured here) and the attempted murder of Damian Fleming. The men, aged 43 and 37, were arrested by officers yesterday. They have now been freed, pending further inquiries.
13 August 2009
Fresh McDaid Arrest Made
Police have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with the murder of Coleraine father-of-four Kevin McDaid. Detectives detained the man in the town last night. This brings the total number of arrests over the killing to 25. Mr McDaid was beaten to death by a loyalist mob in May.
Fresh McDaid Arrest Made
Police have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with the murder of Coleraine father-of-four Kevin McDaid. Detectives detained the man in the town last night. This brings the total number of arrests over the killing to 25. Mr McDaid was beaten to death by a loyalist mob in May.
02 June 2009
Belfast Rallies Against Sectarianism
A public rally was held at Belfast City Hall this lunch time, to express outrage at the brutal sectarian murder of Coleraine father-of-four Kevin McDaid. The demonstration was organised by a number of trade unions, who wanted to show their solidarity with the McDaid family.
Belfast Rallies Against Sectarianism
A public rally was held at Belfast City Hall this lunch time, to express outrage at the brutal sectarian murder of Coleraine father-of-four Kevin McDaid. The demonstration was organised by a number of trade unions, who wanted to show their solidarity with the McDaid family.
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