Prominent loyalist shot dead in Belfast

The incident happened at about 9.50pm last night.

By Cianan Brennan Monday 8 Aug 2016, 6:56 AM

Aug 8th 2016, 6:56 AM 16,335 Views 25 Comments

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sunning Sunningdale Gardens, north Belfast Source: Google Maps

A MAN HAS been shot dead in north Belfast.

The incident happened at about 9.50pm at Sunningdale Gardens in the Ballysillan area of the city according to PSNI spokesman Inspector Tony Fraser.

Northern Irish first minister and DUP leader Arlene Foster has condemned the shooting, saying she is “shocked and disgusted”.

Shocked and disgusted to hear of a murder in nth Belfast tonight. I urge everyone to work with the police as they investigate.
— Arlene Foster #WeWillMeetAgain (@DUPleader) August 7, 2016

Source: Arlene Foster/Twitter

It’s understood that the shooting may relate to an ongoing loyalist power struggle, with deputy first minister Martin McGuinness tweeting to that effect.

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There can be no justification for the murder of a well known Loyalist in N.Belfast tonight.This was shameful & I unreservedly condemn it.
— Martin McGuinness (@M_McGuinness_SF) August 7, 2016

Source: Martin McGuinness/Twitter

The PSNI have appealed for witnesses to the shooting to contact them on either 101, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 1112.

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Prominent loyalist shot dead in Belfast

The incident happened at about 9.50pm last night.

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