18/12/2013

Man Charged With Kevin Conway Murder

Detectives from the PSNI Serious Crime Branch have charged a 45-year-old man who was arrested in England on Monday with a murder in County Armagh 15 years ago.

The man was charged with the murder of 30-year-old Kevin Conway, who was found shot at Soldierstown Road, Aghalee, in February 1998.

The charge follows a review of the original murder investigation by detectives attached to Serious Crime Branch.

He appeared at Craigavon Magistrates Court this morning.

Detectives from Serious Crime Branch have appealed to the community to come forward if they have any information about Mr Conway's murder. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at Gough on 028 37517390.

Alternatively, people can use the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

(IT/JP)

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