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02/05/2012
Man Arrested Over Simon Tang Murder
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.
Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/GK)
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.
Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/GK)
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