03/08/2016

Micheal McGibbon Murder: Man And Woman Arrested

Two people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Michael McGibbon in north Belfast.

Mr McGibbon, 33, was shot a number of times in an alleyway in the Ardoyne area on Friday, 15 April.

He was taken to hospital to be treated, however he died from his injuries.

A man and woman, both aged 35, were arrested in north Belfast on Wednesday, 03 August.

They have been taken to Musgrave Police Station for questioning.

(CD)

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