08/03/2018

Man Arrested In Connection With Raymond Johnston

A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Raymond Johnston.

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

A 37-year-old man has also been detained by the PSNI under the Terrorism Act.

A number of items were seized in relation to the murder during searches in west Belfast and Lisburn on Wednesday, 07 March.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

Investigations are ongoing.

(CD)

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