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24/06/2019
Police Name Lisburn Murder Victim
Police have confirmed the identity of a man murdered in Lisburn on Friday 21 June.
50-year-old Paul Smyth was found in his living room in the Coulson Avenue area at around 8.45pm. Speaking on Sunday evening, investigating officers also confirmed that he had been shot.
Four people were arrested by detectives investigating the murder, with a 49-year-old man released unconditionally on Sunday.
A man aged 32 and a woman aged 28 were later released on bail pending further enquiries, while a man aged 28 remains in police custody.
SDLP Lisburn MLA Pat Catney said the local community is in shock after the local man's death.
He commented: "It's just the last news people expected to wake up to.
"My thoughts are with the family and friends of the man at this very difficult time.
"Police are investigating the circumstances of this death and have made a number of arrests already. I would encourage anyone who may have seen or heard anything unusual in the area on Friday evening to come forward as soon as possible."
Anyone with information that could potentially assist the investigation is urged to contact detectives on non-emergency line 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(JG/CM)
50-year-old Paul Smyth was found in his living room in the Coulson Avenue area at around 8.45pm. Speaking on Sunday evening, investigating officers also confirmed that he had been shot.
Four people were arrested by detectives investigating the murder, with a 49-year-old man released unconditionally on Sunday.
A man aged 32 and a woman aged 28 were later released on bail pending further enquiries, while a man aged 28 remains in police custody.
SDLP Lisburn MLA Pat Catney said the local community is in shock after the local man's death.
He commented: "It's just the last news people expected to wake up to.
"My thoughts are with the family and friends of the man at this very difficult time.
"Police are investigating the circumstances of this death and have made a number of arrests already. I would encourage anyone who may have seen or heard anything unusual in the area on Friday evening to come forward as soon as possible."
Anyone with information that could potentially assist the investigation is urged to contact detectives on non-emergency line 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(JG/CM)
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