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16/05/2016
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Funeral Held For Dan Murray
The funeral has taken place of Dan Murray at Holy Trinity Church in West Belfast.
The 55-year-old father-of-six was shot and killed as he delivered a takeaway at Lady Street on Monday 09 May.
Mourners at the funeral heard from Fr Brendan Smyth, who said that Mr Murray had his life "snuffed out in the blink of an eye".
It is understood that two people have been arrested during the investigation into Mr Murray's murder, but have since been released without charge.
The investigation is ongoing.
Ryan Farquhar's Condition Now Described As 'Stable'
Ryan Farquhar is now said to be in a stable condition in hospital and has been moved out of the intensive care unit.
Mr Farquhar, 40, was seriously injured in a high-speed accident during the opening Supertwins race at the North West 200 on Thursday 12 May.
The Co Tyrone racer was airlifted to hospital following the accident and he had been described as "seriously ill".
Police Appeal After Aggravated Burglary In Belfast
Police have appealed for information following an aggravated burglary at a flat in the College Square North area of Belfast on Saturday, 14 May.
Police received a report that sometime between 4.45pm and 5pm, three males forced their way into the flat. One male stayed at the front door and the other two assaulted the male occupant. He received minor injuries to his head.
Detective Sergeant Michelle Griffin appealed to anyone who was in the area and noticed any suspicious activity to contact Detectives at Reactive and Organised Crime at Musgrave PSNI Station on the non-emergency number 101, or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(MH)
The funeral has taken place of Dan Murray at Holy Trinity Church in West Belfast.
The 55-year-old father-of-six was shot and killed as he delivered a takeaway at Lady Street on Monday 09 May.
Mourners at the funeral heard from Fr Brendan Smyth, who said that Mr Murray had his life "snuffed out in the blink of an eye".
It is understood that two people have been arrested during the investigation into Mr Murray's murder, but have since been released without charge.
The investigation is ongoing.
Ryan Farquhar's Condition Now Described As 'Stable'
Ryan Farquhar is now said to be in a stable condition in hospital and has been moved out of the intensive care unit.
Mr Farquhar, 40, was seriously injured in a high-speed accident during the opening Supertwins race at the North West 200 on Thursday 12 May.
The Co Tyrone racer was airlifted to hospital following the accident and he had been described as "seriously ill".
Police Appeal After Aggravated Burglary In Belfast
Police have appealed for information following an aggravated burglary at a flat in the College Square North area of Belfast on Saturday, 14 May.
Police received a report that sometime between 4.45pm and 5pm, three males forced their way into the flat. One male stayed at the front door and the other two assaulted the male occupant. He received minor injuries to his head.
Detective Sergeant Michelle Griffin appealed to anyone who was in the area and noticed any suspicious activity to contact Detectives at Reactive and Organised Crime at Musgrave PSNI Station on the non-emergency number 101, or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(MH)
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