01/12/2023

CCTV Footage Released In Connection With Mark Lovell's Murder

Detectives from the Police Service's Major Investigation Team have renewed their appeal and released CCTV footage in connection with the murder of Mark Lovell.

Mark Lovell was shot multiple times from close range as he sat inside his car which was parked outside of his home in Ardcarn Park, Newry, on the evening of 1 December 2022.

Detective Chief Inspector Anthony Kelly said:
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"This was just after 6.30pm on Thursday 1 December – a time when people would have been out and about, possibly coming home from work or planning their festive shopping.

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