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10/05/2018
Man Arrested In Connection With Matthew Boyd Murder
A 43-year-old man has been arrested in connection the murder of Matthew Boyd 15 years ago.
The suspect was detained by detectives from the Legacy Investigations Branch in Belfast today, 10 May.
Mr Boyd was discovered slumped over the steering wheel of his Red Vauxhall Astra Estate car on the Donaghmore Road outside Dungannon shortly after 3pm on 11 January 1993. He had been shot twice.
He was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries but passed away later that evening.
The suspect arrested today has been taken to the Serious Crime Suite at Musgrave Police Station for questioning.
Detectives are appealing for anyone who was in the Donaghmore Road area on the day in question and who witnessed the murder, or anyone with any information that can assist with the investigation, to contact the Legacy Investigations Branch on 101.
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(LM/MH)
The suspect was detained by detectives from the Legacy Investigations Branch in Belfast today, 10 May.
Mr Boyd was discovered slumped over the steering wheel of his Red Vauxhall Astra Estate car on the Donaghmore Road outside Dungannon shortly after 3pm on 11 January 1993. He had been shot twice.
He was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries but passed away later that evening.
The suspect arrested today has been taken to the Serious Crime Suite at Musgrave Police Station for questioning.
Detectives are appealing for anyone who was in the Donaghmore Road area on the day in question and who witnessed the murder, or anyone with any information that can assist with the investigation, to contact the Legacy Investigations Branch on 101.
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(LM/MH)
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