Man arrested in McCartney murder probe

Published Wednesday, 31 October 2012
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A 53-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Robert McCartney in Belfast in 2005.

Man arrested in McCartney murder probe
Robert McCartney died after he was stabbed outside Magennis's Bar. (© Pacemaker)

He has been taken to Antrim Serious Crime Suite for questioning

There are no further details at present.

Mr McCartney, a father of two from the Short Strand area, was attacked after he became involved in a row in Magennis's Bar in the city centre.

He was beaten and stabbed outside the bar and later died in hospital.

His sisters, who have accused republicans of covering up the killing and intimidating witnesses, launched a campaign for justice which took them to the White House.

To date no-one has been convicted.

© UTV News
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