20/03/2007
Two arrests in Belfast murder investigation
Two arrests have been made following police investigations into the deaths of Joseph Jones and Edward Burns.
Police have confirnmed that a man and a woman are assisting detectives with their enquiries. They have not been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Edward Burns, 36, from Ardoyne was found with a bullet wound to the head in a car park near St Gall’s GAA club on 12 March.
The body of Mr Jones, 38, from Poleglass was discovered near Elmfield Street in Ardoyne on the same day.
(JM/SP)
Police have confirnmed that a man and a woman are assisting detectives with their enquiries. They have not been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Edward Burns, 36, from Ardoyne was found with a bullet wound to the head in a car park near St Gall’s GAA club on 12 March.
The body of Mr Jones, 38, from Poleglass was discovered near Elmfield Street in Ardoyne on the same day.
(JM/SP)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
11 March 2008
Double 'Dissident' Murder: Woman Arrested
A woman has been arrested by detectives investigating the brutal murders of two men in Belfast. A police spokesperson said the 22-year-old was today being questioned at Antrim police station. The body of Edward Burns, 36, who was shot in the head, was found near the Falls Road and the beaten body of Joe Jones, 38, was discovered in Ardoyne.
Double 'Dissident' Murder: Woman Arrested
A woman has been arrested by detectives investigating the brutal murders of two men in Belfast. A police spokesperson said the 22-year-old was today being questioned at Antrim police station. The body of Edward Burns, 36, who was shot in the head, was found near the Falls Road and the beaten body of Joe Jones, 38, was discovered in Ardoyne.
15 September 2021
Four Men Arrested In Connection With Lyra McKee Murder
Four men have been arrested in connection with the murder of journalist Lyra McKee. Ms McKee was fatally shot as she observed rioting in L'Derry in April 2019. She was 29 years old. Police investigating her death have arrested four men, aged 19, 20, 21 and 33, under the Terrorism Act.
Four Men Arrested In Connection With Lyra McKee Murder
Four men have been arrested in connection with the murder of journalist Lyra McKee. Ms McKee was fatally shot as she observed rioting in L'Derry in April 2019. She was 29 years old. Police investigating her death have arrested four men, aged 19, 20, 21 and 33, under the Terrorism Act.
25 September 2009
Latest PO Robbery Sparks Appeal
Yet another post office has been targeted by robbers. Yesterday, Killyman PO, near Dungannon was the latest to be hit. Although no one was hurt, a trend of such rural hold-ups is emerging after other such post offices - including a mobile - have been targeted over the last week.
Latest PO Robbery Sparks Appeal
Yet another post office has been targeted by robbers. Yesterday, Killyman PO, near Dungannon was the latest to be hit. Although no one was hurt, a trend of such rural hold-ups is emerging after other such post offices - including a mobile - have been targeted over the last week.
08 June 2018
Taoiseach Makes Historic Visit To Orange Order HQ In Belfast
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has made history by becoming the first Irish Prime Minister to visit the headquarters of the Orange Order in Belfast.
Taoiseach Makes Historic Visit To Orange Order HQ In Belfast
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has made history by becoming the first Irish Prime Minister to visit the headquarters of the Orange Order in Belfast.
09 August 2016
Book Of Condolence Opens For Former Bishop Edward Daly
The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Alderman Hilary McClintock, has opened a Book of Condolence for former Bishop Edward Daly at the Guildhall in L'Derry. Dr Daly passed away on Monday, 08 August, after a long illness. He was pictured waving a blood-stained handkerchief over one of the Bloody Sunday victims in 1972. Ald.
Book Of Condolence Opens For Former Bishop Edward Daly
The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Alderman Hilary McClintock, has opened a Book of Condolence for former Bishop Edward Daly at the Guildhall in L'Derry. Dr Daly passed away on Monday, 08 August, after a long illness. He was pictured waving a blood-stained handkerchief over one of the Bloody Sunday victims in 1972. Ald.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
