15/09/2016

John Boreland Murder: Three Charged With Perverting The Course Of Justice

Three men have been charged with perverting the course of justice in connection with the murder of John Boreland.

Mr Boreland was shot a number of times in north Belfast last month.

The three suspects appeared at Belfast Magistrates' Court today, 15 September, and have been remanded in custody.

A 29-year-old man was arrested in Scotland and two other men were detained in north Belfast.

They are to appear in court via video link on 13 October.

A 33-year-old man was also arrested, however he has been released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).

(CD/JP)

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