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05/10/2005
Six arrested following Gray murder
Six people have been arrested by police in connection with the death of former UDA leader Jim Gray on Tuesday.
Gray, 47, is believed to have answered the door of his father's house in east Belfast at about 8pm where he was confronted by two gunmen who shot him.
Police have confirmed that the involvement of the UDA was a "major line of inquiry" in the investigation.
The former east Belfast UDA 'brigadier' had recently been released on bail on charges of money laundering, and was living at his father's house while awaiting a court appearance.
His death was immediately condemned by local politicians.
DUP MP for the area Peter Robinson said there was no excuse for the murder.
"Those who take the law into their own hands have nothing to contribute to society," he said.
Political Development Minister David Hanson said the murder must be condemned and was "not acceptable" to society.
Gray, dubbed 'Doris Day' or 'Brigadier of Bling', because of his flamboyant dress and gold jewellery, was expelled from the UDA earlier this year due to erratic behaviour.
(MB/SP)
Gray, 47, is believed to have answered the door of his father's house in east Belfast at about 8pm where he was confronted by two gunmen who shot him.
Police have confirmed that the involvement of the UDA was a "major line of inquiry" in the investigation.
The former east Belfast UDA 'brigadier' had recently been released on bail on charges of money laundering, and was living at his father's house while awaiting a court appearance.
His death was immediately condemned by local politicians.
DUP MP for the area Peter Robinson said there was no excuse for the murder.
"Those who take the law into their own hands have nothing to contribute to society," he said.
Political Development Minister David Hanson said the murder must be condemned and was "not acceptable" to society.
Gray, dubbed 'Doris Day' or 'Brigadier of Bling', because of his flamboyant dress and gold jewellery, was expelled from the UDA earlier this year due to erratic behaviour.
(MB/SP)
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