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Arrest

Second man arrested in Strickland murder investigation

Police in Northern Ireland investigating the murder of Philip Strickland have arrested a 24-year-old man.

A 24-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Philip Strickland.

The PSNI said the suspect was taken to Bangor Station for questioning after being detained this morning.

He is the second man to be arrested in relation to the killing last Wednesday.

Strickland, 36, was found shot dead in a car on the Ballydrain Road in Comber on 11 January.

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