Paul Smyth murder probe: Man, 28, released on bail

A 28-year-old man arrested by detectives investigating the murder of Paul Smyth in Lisburn has been released on bail.
By Duncan Elder
Published 25th Jun 2019, 11:24 BST
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Paul Smyth

Mr Smyth, 50, was found dead in the living room of his Coulson Avenue home on Friday night. Police said he had been shot.

A PSNI spokesperson said the 28-year-old man detained in connection with the killing has been released pending further police enquiries.

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Lagan Valley DUP MLA Edwin Poots said that although he did not believe a paramilitary organisation was behind the murder of Mr Smyth, an upsurge in the number of incidents involving guns in the local area is "deeply concerning".