06/01/2015

Man Murdered In Ballymoney

A man in his 40s has been murdered in Ballymoney, Northern Ireland.

The man was shot dead outside a house at Riverview Park on Monday night.

Sinn Féin MLA Daithí McKay said there is shock in the community.

He said: "This murder is a terrible blow to the victim's family and my thoughts are with them as they come to terms with this dreadful news.

"I also wish a speedy recovery to the woman assaulted at the scene.

"Those behind this murder need to taken off the streets and anyone with any information on this attack should bring it immediately to the PSNI."

Justice Minister David Ford said: "There is no excuse for violence, nor any cause to justify it. It is time those responsible realised that and accepted the will of the people that Northern Ireland should move forward in peace.

"I offer my deepest sympathies to the family at this time."

(CD/JP)

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