24/05/2019

Arrest In Connection With Jim Donegan Murder

Detectives investigating the murder of Jim Donegan in west Belfast last December have arrested a man in England.

The 43-year-old was gunned down on the Glen Road as he waited to collect his 13-year-old son from school.

Detectives from the PSNI's Major Investigation Team arrested the man, 48, on Thursday 23 May. He was taken into police custody in England to assist with enquiries.

Anyone with information on the murder or who witnessed the shooting and is yet to come forward, is urged to contact police on 101. Details can also be passed anonymously via Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.



(JG/CM)

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