Robbie Lawlor murder: Police make appeal over white VW linked to ‘brutal and callous’ killing

Police are appealing for information about a white Volkswagan car in connection with the murder of a Dublin man in Belfast last Saturday.
By The Newsroom
Published 10th Apr 2020, 14:18 BST
Updated 10th Apr 2020, 14:36 BST
The white VW car parked in Estoril Park the day before the murder of Robbie LawlorThe white VW car parked in Estoril Park the day before the murder of Robbie Lawlor
The white VW car parked in Estoril Park the day before the murder of Robbie Lawlor

Detectives from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team investigating the murder of Robbie Lawlor have made a further appeal for information.

Mr Lawlor, 36, was shot dead outside a house in Etna Drive at around 11.50am.

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He had been a suspect in the abduction and murder of Drogheda teenager Keane Mulready-Woods in January and it is believed he was a leading figure in a feuding criminal gang.

Detective Chief Inspector Peter Montgomery said: “My investigation into this brutal killing is progressing and I would like to thank those who have come forward with information so far. I have a number of further appeals I would like to make.

“I believe the white Volkswagen Scirocco car, registration YLZ 7052, which was discovered burnt out in nearby Kingston Court, was parked in Estoril Park in Ardoyne the day before the murder, on Friday 3 April at 10am.

“I know it was stolen in the Republic of Ireland on January 30.

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“I am appealing to anyone who saw it or witnessed its movements between March 31st and Friday, April 3rd in Estoril Park until it was found burnt out on Saturday at approximately midday in Kingston Court to speak to me. Did you see anyone park it there or move it to Kingston Court?”

The detective added: “I would also appeal to any motorists or taxi drivers who were in the area at that time and have dashcam footage to please bring it forward to police.

“I am still keen to hear from anyone who saw this car and its occupants either before 11.50am on Saturday 4 April or after the murder had taken place.

“I am also interested in speaking to anyone who was in the Etna Drive or Strathroy Park areas on Saturday, April 4 and again if any drivers or taxi drivers have dashcam footage during those times I would urge them to bring it police.

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“This was a horrific and callous murder, carried out in close range and in broad daylight, and those involved need to be removed from the streets and our communities.

“At this stage, I believe that a single gunman was involved in the killing, firing multiple shots at the victim and striking him a number of times.

The murder weapon has not yet been recovered. These dangerous people have no place in our society and need to be brought to justice.”