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25/08/2015
Man Arrested Over Murder Of Kevin McGuigan
A 47-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Kevin McGuigan.
Mr McGuigan was shot outside his home in the Short Strand area on Wednesday 12 August.
Detective Chief Inspector John McVea said: "The suspect was detained in the Belfast city centre today, Tuesday 25 August. He will now be taken to the Serious Crime Suite at Antrim Police Station for questioning."
The arrest is the 11th in the investigation.
One man has already appeared in court on a firearms charge.
(CD)
Mr McGuigan was shot outside his home in the Short Strand area on Wednesday 12 August.
Detective Chief Inspector John McVea said: "The suspect was detained in the Belfast city centre today, Tuesday 25 August. He will now be taken to the Serious Crime Suite at Antrim Police Station for questioning."
The arrest is the 11th in the investigation.
One man has already appeared in court on a firearms charge.
(CD)
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