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John Boreland. PSNI
PSNI
Three men arrested in connection with the murder of a prominent loyalist
John Boreland was shot a number of times as he got out of his car to walk to his flat.
THREE MEN HAVE been arrested this morning for the murder of prominent loyalist John Boreland in north Belfast last month.
Two men, aged 33 and 61, have been detained in north Belfast, while the third was arrested in north Ayrshire, Scotland, where two properties are being searched. All three are being taken to Musgrave police station in Belfast for questioning.
46-year-old John Boreland was shot a number of times on 7 August as he got out of his car to walk to his flat in Sunningdale Gardens in north Belfast. He died at the scene.
One man was arrested in Belfast in the immediate aftermath of the murder but was later released unconditionally. Previously, a number of searches were carried out in Belfast and a vehicle was seized.
Appeal for information
The officer leading the investigation, Detective Chief Inspector Justyn Galloway from the PSNI said:
“Officers have travelled to Scotland to assist colleagues from Police Scotland with the arrest and related searches.
The investigation is progressing and I would again appeal for information about a silver Renault Megane car which was used by the killers. The car, registration number GJZ 4870, was in the Ballysillan area of north Belfast in the days leading up to the murder on Sunday 7 August.
“We are still very keen to hear from anyone who saw it, saw who was in it and where it had been parked. We are re-issuing two photos of a similar vehicle to enhance our appeal.
“We are also interested in talking to anyone who saw the Megane between the Sunday night of the shooting and when it was found partially burnt out at the old quarry on Wheelers Road near Lisburn on the morning of Tuesday 9 August.”
Anyone with information about the vehicle is advised to contact detectives on the non-emergency number 101 or use the independent charity Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 where they can provide information anonymously.
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