14/05/2025
Man Arrested In Connection With Murders Of Danny McClean And Jim Donegan
Detectives from the Police Service's Major Investigation Team have arrested a 50-year-old man following the search of a house in north Belfast earlier yesterday, Tuesday 13th May.
The man was arrested on suspicion of the attempted murder of a man in west Belfast, the murder of Danny McClean, and the murder of Jim Donegan. He remains in police custody at this time.
Detailing the cases, Detective Inspector Gina Quinn said: "In respect of the attempted murder in west Belfast, here, a 49-year-old man was shot as he sat inside a taxi in the Bell Steel Manor area on the morning of Sunday 23 February [2025]. We believe two gunmen approached the vehicle on foot, and a number of shots were fired in a cold-blooded attack intended to kill."
"Danny McClean, aged 54, was murdered on the evening of 2 February 2021. He was shot a number of times by a gunman as he sat in a car parked in the driveway of a property on the Cliftonville Road in north Belfast."
"Jim Donegan, aged 43, was murdered as he waited, in his car, to collect his son from school. This was in the Glen Road area of west Belfast on the afternoon of 4 December 2018. Mr Donegan was shot several times by a gunman."
Detective Inspector Quinn described the attacks as "cold, calculated and ruthless." She added: "All three were carried out in busy, residential areas when any members of the public, including children, could easily have been passing by. Two of the attacks left families bereft, and all three have left loved ones and communities shaken."
"Please be assured that our determination to bring those responsible to justice remains as steadfast as ever," DI Quinn stated, reiterating her appeal for information. "I am taking this opportunity to reiterate my appeal to anyone with information, or footage, to contact detectives on 101."
Alternatively, information can be provided with 100% anonymity to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. The charity is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information received directly that leads to the arrest and conviction of any person or people linked to the attempted murder in Bell Steel Manor.
The man was arrested on suspicion of the attempted murder of a man in west Belfast, the murder of Danny McClean, and the murder of Jim Donegan. He remains in police custody at this time.
Detailing the cases, Detective Inspector Gina Quinn said: "In respect of the attempted murder in west Belfast, here, a 49-year-old man was shot as he sat inside a taxi in the Bell Steel Manor area on the morning of Sunday 23 February [2025]. We believe two gunmen approached the vehicle on foot, and a number of shots were fired in a cold-blooded attack intended to kill."
"Danny McClean, aged 54, was murdered on the evening of 2 February 2021. He was shot a number of times by a gunman as he sat in a car parked in the driveway of a property on the Cliftonville Road in north Belfast."
Detective Inspector Quinn described the attacks as "cold, calculated and ruthless." She added: "All three were carried out in busy, residential areas when any members of the public, including children, could easily have been passing by. Two of the attacks left families bereft, and all three have left loved ones and communities shaken."
"Please be assured that our determination to bring those responsible to justice remains as steadfast as ever," DI Quinn stated, reiterating her appeal for information. "I am taking this opportunity to reiterate my appeal to anyone with information, or footage, to contact detectives on 101."
Alternatively, information can be provided with 100% anonymity to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. The charity is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information received directly that leads to the arrest and conviction of any person or people linked to the attempted murder in Bell Steel Manor.
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