09/05/2012
Two Men Arrested Over Tang Murder
Two men have been arrested on suspicion about the murder of Carrickfergus businessman Simon Tang over 16 years ago.
The men, aged 36 and 38, were arrested on Wednesday morning and taken to Antrim Serious Crime Suite for questioning.
Mr Tang, was attacked and robbed outside his business in Carrickfergus.
He was married with two sons.
(CD/GK)
The men, aged 36 and 38, were arrested on Wednesday morning and taken to Antrim Serious Crime Suite for questioning.
Mr Tang, was attacked and robbed outside his business in Carrickfergus.
He was married with two sons.
(CD/GK)
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