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24/04/2012
Man Arrested Over 1973 Sectarian Murder
A man has been arrested in England in connection with a sectarian murder in Belfast nearly 40 years ago.
The 62-year-old was detained in Blackpool on Tuesday by officers from the PSNI's Serious Crime Branch, with the assistance of officers from Lancashire Police and the North West Counter Terrorism unit.
He was held following a review by the Historical Enquiries Team. He has been taken to Manchester for questioning.
28-year-old John Huddleston was shot at his home a number of times in Durham Street, west Belfast, on 24 March 1973.
His brother was also injured in the attack.
(CD/GK)
The 62-year-old was detained in Blackpool on Tuesday by officers from the PSNI's Serious Crime Branch, with the assistance of officers from Lancashire Police and the North West Counter Terrorism unit.
He was held following a review by the Historical Enquiries Team. He has been taken to Manchester for questioning.
28-year-old John Huddleston was shot at his home a number of times in Durham Street, west Belfast, on 24 March 1973.
His brother was also injured in the attack.
(CD/GK)
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