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18/04/2012
Two Arrests Made In Simon Tang Murder Probe
Police have arrested two women in connection with the murder of a Chinese businessman in Carrickfergus, 16 years ago.
The women,aged 33 and 34, were arrested in Carrickfergus on Wednesday morning.
The victim, 28-year-old Mr Tang, was beaten and robbed as he left his takeaway business on 24 June 1996. He was taken to hospital but died the following day, leaving a wife and two sons.
It is believed the attack was carried out by two youths who stole the night's takings of around £400 and Mr Tang's watch.
The killing recently featured on the BBC's Crimewatch programme in a bid to generate fresh leads and refresh people's memories.
Police would still like to speak to two men who were seen walking up Ellis Street towards the Good Future takeaway restaurant at about midnight on 24 June. They are also keen to speak to a woman who contacted the Mater hospital on the night of the murder asking about the condition of the "Chinese man" assaulted.
(LB)
The women,aged 33 and 34, were arrested in Carrickfergus on Wednesday morning.
The victim, 28-year-old Mr Tang, was beaten and robbed as he left his takeaway business on 24 June 1996. He was taken to hospital but died the following day, leaving a wife and two sons.
It is believed the attack was carried out by two youths who stole the night's takings of around £400 and Mr Tang's watch.
The killing recently featured on the BBC's Crimewatch programme in a bid to generate fresh leads and refresh people's memories.
Police would still like to speak to two men who were seen walking up Ellis Street towards the Good Future takeaway restaurant at about midnight on 24 June. They are also keen to speak to a woman who contacted the Mater hospital on the night of the murder asking about the condition of the "Chinese man" assaulted.
(LB)
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A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Simon Tang. Mr Tang was killed outside his business in Carrickfergus in 1996. The 34-year-old was detained this morning on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. Two women have already been charged with perverting the course of justice and are due to appear in court at the end of May.
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