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10/08/2006
Two arrested over Devlin murder
Police investigating the murder of north Belfast schoolboy Thomas Devlin, have arrested two people.
The pair, a man and a woman, were arrested at separate locations in the north of the city earlier today and have been taken to the serious crime suite in Antrim for questioning.
Thomas Devlin, 15, was brutally murdered as he made his way home on the evening of Wednesday August 10 last year.
Thomas and two friends were attacked as they walked along Somerton Road from the direction of Fortwilliam Park towards the Lansdowne Road at 11.45pm. As they reached the rear gates of St Patrick's College two males, who had a dog, attacked them.
Thomas was stabbed five times in the back, and died from his injuries.
Earlier this week, police renewed their appeal for information about the murder.
A mobile police station was set up close to the site where Thomas was murdered, and a mobile advertising trailer was used over a wider area in a bid to prompt people's memories and consciences.
During the investigation, over 900 statements have been taken, more than 60 searches have been carried out and nine arrests have been made, however no one has ever been charged.
(EF/SP)
The pair, a man and a woman, were arrested at separate locations in the north of the city earlier today and have been taken to the serious crime suite in Antrim for questioning.
Thomas Devlin, 15, was brutally murdered as he made his way home on the evening of Wednesday August 10 last year.
Thomas and two friends were attacked as they walked along Somerton Road from the direction of Fortwilliam Park towards the Lansdowne Road at 11.45pm. As they reached the rear gates of St Patrick's College two males, who had a dog, attacked them.
Thomas was stabbed five times in the back, and died from his injuries.
Earlier this week, police renewed their appeal for information about the murder.
A mobile police station was set up close to the site where Thomas was murdered, and a mobile advertising trailer was used over a wider area in a bid to prompt people's memories and consciences.
During the investigation, over 900 statements have been taken, more than 60 searches have been carried out and nine arrests have been made, however no one has ever been charged.
(EF/SP)
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Devlin Murder Jury Visits Scene
The jury presiding over the trial of two men accused of murdering north Belfast schoolboy Thomas Devlin have been on a tour of the area. The 15-year-old (pictured) was allegedly stabbed to death and two of his friends also attacked on the Upper Somerton Road, at the back gates of St Patrick's College.
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The jury presiding over the trial of two men accused of murdering north Belfast schoolboy Thomas Devlin have been on a tour of the area. The 15-year-old (pictured) was allegedly stabbed to death and two of his friends also attacked on the Upper Somerton Road, at the back gates of St Patrick's College.
11 August 2006
Two released in Devlin murder probe
A woman arrested yesterday in connection with the murder of north Belfast schoolboy Thomas Devlin, has been released without charge. A man, who was also arrested yesterday was released on police bail.
Two released in Devlin murder probe
A woman arrested yesterday in connection with the murder of north Belfast schoolboy Thomas Devlin, has been released without charge. A man, who was also arrested yesterday was released on police bail.
15 March 2006
Two arrested in connection with Thomas Devlin murder
Police have arrested a 22-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman in connection with the investigation into the fatal stabbing of north Belfast schoolboy Thomas Devlin. There are no further details as yet, however it is understood that the arrests were made this morning in Belfast.
Two arrested in connection with Thomas Devlin murder
Police have arrested a 22-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman in connection with the investigation into the fatal stabbing of north Belfast schoolboy Thomas Devlin. There are no further details as yet, however it is understood that the arrests were made this morning in Belfast.
03 July 2006
Items seized in schoolboy murder investigation
Police in north Belfast have seized a number of items in connection with the investigation into the murder of Thomas Devlin. The items were seized following searches in the Mount Vernon area in the north of the city, earlier today. Thomas Devlin, 15, was fatally stabbed close to his home on the Sommerton Road on August 10, 2005.
Items seized in schoolboy murder investigation
Police in north Belfast have seized a number of items in connection with the investigation into the murder of Thomas Devlin. The items were seized following searches in the Mount Vernon area in the north of the city, earlier today. Thomas Devlin, 15, was fatally stabbed close to his home on the Sommerton Road on August 10, 2005.
12 January 2006
PSNI continue investigations into Devlin murder
Detectives investigating the murder of Belfast schoolboy Thomas Devlin have re-entered an area in North Belfast to carry out further investigations. On Tuesday, police searched the loyalist Mount Vernon estate and removed several items for forensic examination.
PSNI continue investigations into Devlin murder
Detectives investigating the murder of Belfast schoolboy Thomas Devlin have re-entered an area in North Belfast to carry out further investigations. On Tuesday, police searched the loyalist Mount Vernon estate and removed several items for forensic examination.
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