Raymond Johnston murder: man released unconditionally

A 37-year-old man arrested by detectives investigating the murder of Raymond Johnston in west Belfast has been released unconditionally.

By The Newsroom

Published 8th Mar 2018, 19:28 BST

Updated 8th Mar 2018, 20:34 BST

Mr Johnston was shot dead at his Glenbawn Avenue home on the evening of February 13.

He had been watching TV with his partner when a gunman – carrying what is understood to have been a shotgun – entered the house and shot him dead.

Police confirmed an 11-year-old child was also in the room when Mr Johnston’s murder occurred.

A man was arrested on Wednesday under The Terrorism Act.

People detained under this legislation must be charged, released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service or released unconditionally – bail is not permitted.