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15/09/2006
Two released in Bangor murder probe
Two men arrested in connection with the murder of a man in County Down last month, have been released without charge.
The men were arrested yesterday by detectives investigating the murder of 36-year-old Mark Christie who died after being seriously assaulted in Bangor.
Mr Christie's body was found in Owenroe Drive, near Woburn Muse in the Kilcooley estate shortly after on 11pm on August 22.
It has been reported that he was attacked by up to six men who may have been armed with machetes or hatchets.
Mr Christie, from the Whitehill area of Bangor, was given a suspended jail term on charges of assault the week before his death, however police have not confirmed if the murder was linked to this.
A number of people have been arrested in connection with the murder, however have all since been released without charge.
(EF/SP)
The men were arrested yesterday by detectives investigating the murder of 36-year-old Mark Christie who died after being seriously assaulted in Bangor.
Mr Christie's body was found in Owenroe Drive, near Woburn Muse in the Kilcooley estate shortly after on 11pm on August 22.
It has been reported that he was attacked by up to six men who may have been armed with machetes or hatchets.
Mr Christie, from the Whitehill area of Bangor, was given a suspended jail term on charges of assault the week before his death, however police have not confirmed if the murder was linked to this.
A number of people have been arrested in connection with the murder, however have all since been released without charge.
(EF/SP)
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Fourth man arrested in murder probe
Police investigating the murder of a man in County Down on Tuesday evening, have arrested a fourth man. Yesterday, three men were also taken into custody in connection with the killing. Mark Christie, 36, was found on the road near the junction of Owen Roe Drive in the Kilcooley Estate, and the Millisle Road in Bangor, shortly after 11pm.
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Three arrested over Bangor murder
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Three men have now been arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Bangor, County Down on Tuesday evening. Mark Christie, 36, was found on the road near the junction of Owen Roe Drive in the Kilcooley Estate, and the Millisle Road in Bangor, shortly after 11pm.
31 January 2007
Three released in Bangor murder probe
The three men who were being questioned in connection with the murder of Bangor man Mark Christie in August last year, have been released without charge. Mr Christie, 36, from the Whitehall area of the town, was chased through the Kilcooley estate by up to six men on August 22, 2006.
Three released in Bangor murder probe
The three men who were being questioned in connection with the murder of Bangor man Mark Christie in August last year, have been released without charge. Mr Christie, 36, from the Whitehall area of the town, was chased through the Kilcooley estate by up to six men on August 22, 2006.
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