07/12/2022

Two Men Arrested Over Murder Of Mark Lovell

Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Mark Lovell in Newry.

The 58-year-old was shot several times at close range in his car near the Ardcarn Park area on 01 December.

Two men, aged 45 and 40, have been detained in police custody.

The arrests followed searches of properties in the Newry area on Wednesday, 07 December.

Police have appealed again for anyone with information to contact them.

Crimestoppers have offered a reward of up to £20,000 for information about the murder.


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