01/06/2017

Second Man Arrested Over Colin Horner Murder

A second man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Colin Horner.

Mr Horner, 35, was shot in front of his young son at Sainsbury's car park in Balloo Link, Bangor, on Sunday, 28 May.

A 47-year-old was arrested in Newtownards on Wednesday, 31 May.

A man arrested on Tuesday, 30 May, remains in police custody.

Police believe the murder may be linked to a loyalist paramilitary feud.

(CD)

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